My Mute Bride

Chapter 48 A Pointless Formula

As Rachel retrieved the envelope from Jefferey’s hands, she noticed that it was thin and virtually weightless.

Can I look at it? she asked, looking curiously at him.

It was strange that he was handing her something that even Amber hadn’t seen before.

Yet, he nodded his head in the affirmative. “You’re my daughter. Whatever belongs to the Hudson Family also belongs to you. Why wouldn’t you be able to open it?”

With that, Rachel carefully opened the envelope in front of him and pulled out a yellowing piece of paper with delicate rows of writing in between red lines.

‘Valerian, passionflower, hops…’

There was nothing special about this piece of paper. Wasn’t it simply the formula for the Hudson Pharmaceutical’s sleeping pills? The ingredients listed on the paper were exactly the same as those listed on their medicine boxes.

Perhaps that was the only strange thing—the contents were exactly the same, with no listed dosages on this piece of paper.

As Rachel was pondering the matter, Jefferey spoke urgently, “Well, Rae, do you remember anything?”

She shook her head.

Of course she didn’t remember anything. She had been lying to him from the get-go.

“Look at it carefully.” He seemed a bit impatient. “Didn’t you say your mother had you memorize the medicine’s dosages? Try to remember it.”

Upon hearing his words, she finally understood what he meant.

It was obvious that Jefferey had a list of ingredients but none of the required dosages.

Yet, the sleeping pills were Hudson Pharmaceuticals’ top-selling product. Its production had never stopped all these years. How did they manage to produce it if he didn’t have the precise dosages?

All of a sudden, Rachel’s heart sank.

Dad, how did my mom die? she asked.

The sudden question caused his expression to stiffen. “I thought I told you she died in a car accident. Why? Did your grandmother say something?”

situated at

a heartbeat, she slowly shook her

then did

remember anything, he sank in disappointment onto the

the formula to him, he carelessly tossed it aside, as if absolutely

worth a lot were the required dosages. It was no wonder

for now. How’s your progress on what I asked you to do?”

she tried her best to look calm, Rachel answered,

can’t rush it, but you need to hurry. The Hudson Family needs the support of the Burton Family, not just for me but for yourself too.” While looking at her, he asked, “Do

frowned before she shook

After all, her room was rarely visited by anyone; so, she

the other hand, her father was thrilled, thinking she had already used them up. “I’ll have someone send you another packet soon. Remember—don’t use too much at one go,

no other choice, Rachel

he usually treated her, he added, “Rae, you don’t get to return often. You should come home with

that it was likely because she brought up the

night fell

the summer villa owned by the Burton Family at the outskirts of the city, it had been a while

Clang!

being shattered rang

the living room, Lilian anxiously stood

Arthur was still holding his cane and

things, Dad. I’m afraid she might say something that enrages Jason

can’t interfere even if he does. She is indeed the one at

your most

her too much

silence as her face became

the study. Her knees were already slightly bruised, but she had remained stubborn.

yelled, “No? Tell me, then—what are you going to do about your betrothal to

deal? We can just call off

we’ll call off the engagement just because you don’t want to get married anymore? This plan was set in motion a long time ago and it’s not up to

away,

already transferred Henry Offerman somewhere else, so don’t think you’ll ever see