Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption-Chapter 24: You can have a taste...

"How come she is the only one poisoned when we all had the same drink brought in by the maid of the Brown family?" Jessica queried her gaze cold and devoid of emotion as she stared intently at Risa lying on the couch with pain not missing the fear and guilt swirling in her eyes as she averted her gaze.

"How do I feel that we are invited here to be poisoned to death by the Brown family?", she clipped.

George Brown frowned at her statement. "Jessica! What are you trying to say?" He boomed with anger.

Jessica glanced at him, her eyes cold and indifferent "Dad, am I wrong? Why don’t we invite the police to investigate this poisoning and get the culprit arrested to prove your sincerity?" Risa’s heart skipped a beat as Jessica glanced at her briefly.

She had known this sister of hers to be quiet and inexperienced but now it seems she had underestimated her or may be she had been pretending all the while. Her face paled as a thought crossed her mind —a thought she dare not admit but how else could this table had turned over?

She needs to meet Marina but if she does she might blow her cover. Risa doesn’t want to take chances. With no idea coming forth, she decided to play it by the ear.

"Dad, there ...is no need to... invite the police. I only ...need to be in the... hospital for testing and.... and ... medication." She quivered while her body trembled with pain.

She dare not encourage the invitation of the police. She had taken her time to plan this out meticulously and never expected anything to go wrong.

"Inviting the police isn’t necessary, this is just a family gathering and I believe it can be resolved amicably", he said indifferently.

He glanced briefly at Risa and couldn’t help but frown but as soon as he opened his mouth to speak Jessica’s cold voice made him pause.

"Dad, you might not have felt it necessary to invite the police but then a food poisoning incident happening when we the Allen’s pays a visit isn’t that a stain on our name? So, I have invited the police for proper investigation so as to clear our name", she said indifferently.

Jessica’s voice echoed through the living room leaving everyone stumped and at loss of words as they felt a cold shiver run down their spine, getting the police involved will not favour the Brown family. Risa couldn’t hold up her gaze against Jessica. This is totally unexpected.

The maids looked at each other. Clara’s expression twisted but as she noticed the absence of the maid who had served the drinks she sighed briefly in relief. With the maid gone there is no evidence left she mused as her face relaxed and she gently tapped Risa in silent encouragement.

Davis lip curled up at her statement, seriously admitting to be an Allen wasn’t in his expectations. He glanced at Ethan who rose from his seat with his phone in his hand ready to place the call on behalf of Allen family.

George expression faltered. He is not a fool and the years he spent in the mall isn’t a joke. Though, he looked oblivious of the situation. He had a sinking feeling that Risa had a hand in this situation and if the police comes to investigate... She might not be saved.

"Jessica, you have to understand..." George began but Ethan voice filtered through making him stop. "Our madam said invite the police, so Mr. Brown the police will soon be here. He said.

Jessica smiled coldly "Thank you Ethan and as far as I know anyone found guilty is liable to be charged with fourteen years imprisonment or a life imprisonment for administering drug with the intention to harm, I wonder what it will look like for my sweet innocent sister to be found guilty and then ...?"

Risa couldn’t hear it anymore, she became frantic as she screamed at Jessica with anger. She was furious, she had been pushed too far by a weakling and no more.

"Jessica, you don’t dare invite the police. I instructed the maid to add the drug, So what? You weren’t affected and he is still fine, Isn’t he? Why making so much noise of calling the police? Besides, he is just a rejected and abandoned crippled." She shouted hysterically.

The maids felt their breathe hitch, George face turned sour and Clara paled while Davis gaze turned icy. Ethan was fuming with rage, the temperature of the room dropped several degrees lower — the tension palpable.

This was exactly the result Jessica was expecting. She wanted an open confession, an acknowledgment of her evil plot, a proof of her devil’s heart with an angelic face.

Jessica clapped her hands, her eyes frosty as she took a calculated step towards her making Risa’s voice turning into a whisper. "What? Did I say it wrong?" she smirked.

Smack! Smack!! A crisp sound of slapping echoed in the room with Risa clutching her ears tightly, she did not expect the weak Jessica to get physical and with such a strong force. She glared at Jessica. "How dare you insult my husband?" She asked icily.

Smack! "This is for your parents not teaching you well and as an elder sister I will do that for them".

George was furious, he walked toward Jessica to stop her— Risa’s heart wrenching scream pierced through the room and time stood still, hearts skipped beats as a side table landed on Risa’s leg and the sound of bone breaking echoed through the room. "You can have a taste of being crippled temporarily so that next time you don’t run your mouth". Jessica said coldly dropping the side table.

Her actions shocked everyone, nobody had seen this coming. Davis gazed at her with surprise. It felt refreshing having someone defend you, his lips curled up unconsciously "Seems she is just as ruthless as a mafia", he thought. This adds to another reason why he will give this marriage a trial, just a trial, he mused.

Risa screamed continuously clutching her leg that is trembling from the impact of the side table. Clara hurriedly held her hand "Doctor, quickly attend to her", she cried.

George stormed towards Jessica rising his hand to strike her "George Brown, you may not wish to find yourself in the hospital - or you can try", Jessica clipped.

"Ethan, get the police to investigate this matter and I want the result as soon as possible." She instructed as she grabbed the handle of Davis wheelchair and walked towards the door leaving everyone stunned. At the door, she paused briefly to glance at Risa "Sister, we will meet again and don’t forget this lesson", she smirked as she left the Brown family in a good mood.

The Brown became chaotic as they rallied around to provide a first aid for Risa. Clara issued orders as the doctor tried to stretch her leg, a pack of ice placed on her cheeks to ease the burning sensations from being slapped severally. She doubt if she will not buy hearing aid. With the pain in her stomach intensifying, she cried in pains. This time her tears rolled down her cheeks genuinely. She had never been more embarrassed and she wouldn’t let this slide not in this lifetime.

"She still needs to be taken to the hospital", the doctor instructed as he packed his belonging. Risa couldn’t endure it and passed out in pain.

Outside the building, Jessica inhaled deeply the fresh cold air that swarm toward her, it had been suffocating in that house but then she don’t want to be disrespectful. She felt refreshed and rejuvenated.

Ethan throttled behind her watching her simple figure in astonishment. She had looked so weak that one couldn’t help but want to protect her but then ...

Slowly they helped Davis board the car while she entered from the other side. She pulled out her phone, edited a quick message and sent out before resting her head on the headrest and closed her eyes.

It is exhausting dealing with the Brown family. She sighed helplessly; after today’s incident she is certain that they will never let her be. She thought marrying Davis Allen will take them off her back but she is wrong.

Davis gazed at her face intently taking note of its features as though he wants to freeze it into his mind. Instinctively, he pulled out his phone and took a sneak shot of her calm face.

"Aren’t you reckless by doing this?" Davis asked with a tinge of worry in his tone. He knew he can’t stand up to anyone now and her actions will inadvertently put her in danger. George Brown might not have been on par with Allen but he has his own circle.

"Are you worried about me?" Jessica chirped as she glanced briefly at him. Though, Davis might never admit it but she felt his not so cold hearted.

"Am not worried about you, I just don’t want the police coming to ask me for my statement and report of the incidence", he smirked.

"You don’t have to worry, the Brown’s are face saving people and will not like people to know", she muttered closing her eyes again.

Davis nodded lightly, casting a glance at her rosy lips; he felt his face heat up and quickly he averted his gaze and looked out the glasses. Ethan turned around to speak to him and seeing his unnatural look couldn’t help but question him "Are you having fever?"