Forced Marriage: Escaping Her Monster

Jerlina expected Jerlina would say this and she wasn't that surprised.

"I got an invite!" he said and that made her surprised. And she got scared as well.

Why do they want Joel there?

Jerlina although found the need to visit Jonathan Erling, she was not very confident that he has only good intentions for her. She even had a nightmare that she might get locked in there forever or at least until that old man dies.

She knew she'd feel comfortable and confident with Jeremy beside her. He has healed almost well and enough to handle a flight ride for four hours to the Erling Mansion.

But she thought having him out here would do her more good since she believed that her Joel would move heaven and earth to free her, in case she gets trapped inside the Erling mansion.

And she didn't want to bring him with her when he is not in his 100%.  What if someone tried to attack her? He won't be able to keep mum and he'd start a fight.

Won't he get hurt?

But he got an invite?

"How?" she asked and his face turned serious.

"I learnt that Matilda Kingsley was the one who went against you. She has an art museum and I asked someone to investigate and bring out the shady deals she did with her art museum. But that person I asked, was stopped by Erling's people." Jeremy looked at Jerlina now pressing her lips.

"Why? He doesn't want his name to get spoiled and wants to handle it "in the family"? Or... is he pretending with me? What if he really wants me dead?" Jerlina asked and Jeremy let out a deep breath.

"I have the same doubts too, and that is why when I received a call from Gordon Faraday, I was not very polite with him. But he requested my presence there. He knew of my health and assured proper treatment in case anything goes wrong. He even blabbered something about wanting to watch out wedding video together with his Grandsire or something. I am skeptical, but I will lean towards Jonathan is really excited to meet you," Jeremy said and Jerlina pouted.

"We haven't watched our wedding video yet, have we?" she asked and he chuckled.

"Yeah... A lot happened after that... Maybe we should watch it with your great-grandfather."

"But I don't like him much and I don't want to get too close with him. If only he is not old and sick, I won't even bother to visit him," Jerlina said and Jeremy nodded.

He believed her words. And he is not very keen on meeting that iffy guy, but having a strong connection is good. Plus, if he already got Viper, he needed to make him eat one or two of his punches before he dies.

"Joel... I know his other kids and grandkids won't like me, right? They'd start fights with me and will call me names and will say that I am there for his money and stuff like that, right?" She asked.

Jeremy chuckled. As always his wife has a wild imagination. That kind of people would only be there in dramas. In real life, people won't be stupid enough to throw random words. They'll just act like friends and are happy for her and will only stab her in the back later.

"In that case, I will stand in front of you like a mountain and snap the fingers that point at you. How about that?" he asked.

Jerlina smiled. "That would be wonderful!" she pecked his lips. "And one more thing. Viper cannot die peacefully, alright? I know I said not to kill anyone. I don't agree much on death penalties, but some scums deserve it, right? For what he did to Cia, he should..." Jerlina gritted her teeth.

She really didn't want to let go of Viper so easily.

Scarlett has been weird, but she takes care of a lot for her. Earl and Duke are under her care and Scar even is taking care of her baby's grave. Scar asked her if she could move the planter to her backyard to make it easier for her to take care of it.

Jerlina was a little worried, but she agreed.

After all, as someone who went through a miscarriage like her, Jerlina knew Scarlett understands how important that planter is for her.

"And those cops in the station that day... I told them that I will remember their names and faces," she looked at him and he nodded with a smile.

"As my wife wishes," he kissed her forehead.

If she said that to them, she must have been very scared there. He already has the list. Some tried to flee, and some are acting as if nothing had happened. He will have to think of something for them.

Maybe I can help them transfer to somewhere actually dangerous? Hmm...

But she holds vengeance for the sake of Cia... and I hear that Scar is getting close with Emma these days.

What should I do?

He hugged her close.

No matter who leaves you, I won't... My love for you will never change!

"Ah, Joel... who knew my life will turn out like this..." she sighed in his embrace.

Jeremy ran his fingers through her hair. She is probably the only person in this world who is genuinely sad that she is the great-granddaughter of a rich man.

But she wouldn't mind being rich if those riches are earned by her. My wife is so adorable!

"Lie down and sleep for some time," Jeremy told her but she shook her head.

"I am not tired, Joel. Did you forget? I am used to working for sixteen to eighteen hours a day. I haven't slept for more than six hours in fifteen years... Well, except the past few months after I started living with you... I feel like all I did these days was sleep and slack off...And now that I have gotten all the rest I need for the rest of my life and I am not tired," she giggled.

"Hmm..." Jeremy didn't say anything else and kept on playing with her hair.

There was no sound except the white noise in the room and the soft sound of their breathing. Jeremy kept silent for a reason. As he played with her hair, he could feel that her breathing is getting deeper. In a few minutes, when he checked, she has fallen asleep.

Sleep, my love! You don't have to work your a** off anymore. You have me to share your load! Just be relaxed.

With her laying on his chest, he leaned on the bed and after some time, he fell asleep too.

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The next day, Jerlina as usual has gone to the kitchen to prepare lunch for him. At that time, he received a message.

It was an image from Emma and he opened it. Seeing it, his heart stopped.

Is that the planter of rose - Jeryl's baby's grave? Why is the planter broken and the bush chopped to pieces?

A raccoon, probably?