Betrayal At The Altar

Chapter 27

Not long after, Old Mrs. Jones woke up from her slumber.

When she saw the gauze wrapped around Rachel’s hand, she asked in surprise, “Are you okay? How did you get hurt?”

While speaking, Old Mrs. Jones glanced at David. There was a

complicated look in her

eyes.

She thought to herself, “Don’t tell me that he was too forceful with her and accidentally hurt her in the process?”

Rachel smiled. “I got a scratch when I accidentally broke a flowerpot earlier. Mrs. Jones, please don’t worry. It’s just a minor injury.”

“I’m glad you’re fine.” Old Mrs. Jones nodded thoughtfully. She suddenly grabbed Rachel’s hand and said with a kind smile, “Since you’re hurt, you should stay here tonight.”

David raised his eyebrows. He chimed in, “Yeah, and it’s raining outside. I don’t think it’s going to stop anytime soon, or at least not tonight.”

“Rachel, your body is not fully recovered yet. You must not expose yourself to the rain. Since you’re also injured, it would be terrible for you to get drenched,” Old Mrs. Jones said seriously.

David handed a cup of tea to Old Mrs. Jones. With a small smile, he said, “Grandma’s words make sense.”

Rachel, who didn’t have a chance to speak, was speechless. Old Mrs. Jones’s proposal was out of the blue, catching her off guard. She did not know how to respond to the old woman’s kindness.

was forced to spend the night at their place. It had all

ready, the three of them sat down at

elegant dining etiquette. Her eyes sparkled as she said, “Rachel, are your

Rachel lowered her gaze. She shook her head and said softly,

was better not to think

trace of coldness appeared in Rachel’s eyes. She thought to herself, “He’s as good as dead to

said, “Then, are you living on your own? If you are, why don’t you move in here with me? It’s not safe for a young girl to live alone. If you move here, at least I can take care of you. Also, I’ll get to see

shouldn’t talk when you’re eating. That’s your own rule.” David gave his

are meant to be broken!” Old Mrs. Jones snorted softly before pouting. “You’re trying so hard to thwart my

David was speechless.

lips awkwardly. She then lowered her head and ate in silence.

moment, a hand reached toward

hand was very pretty. His skin was smooth like porcelain. Rachel watched with fascination as he gracefully picked up a

the shell of the shrimp

had never seen someone who could peel a shrimp so gracefully and quickly. She had caught sight of his