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?”

the bookcase situated at the far end of the room from the corner of her

slowly shook

then did

couldn’t remember anything, he sank in disappointment onto the chair

to him, he carelessly tossed it aside, as if

any financial value—what was worth a lot

Amber for now. How’s your progress on what I asked you to do?” Jefferey asked coldly from behind

look

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

frowned before she shook

away a long time ago. After all, her room was rarely visited by anyone; so, she

“I’ll have someone send you another packet soon. Remember—don’t use too

other choice, Rachel nodded

Jefferey locked the formula for the sleeping pill inside the cabinet. With a demeanor that was completely different from how he usually treated her, he added, “Rae, you don’t get to

surprised her, but she surmised that it was likely because

night fell that Riverdale became

the city, it had been a while since Tina was summoned into the

Clang!

sound of porcelain being shattered rang from

While in the living

was still holding his cane and

him. “Tina is still a young kid who doesn’t understand things, Dad. I’m afraid she might say something that enrages Jason so

She is indeed

your most beloved

repercussions of what she did? Clearly, I must have spoiled her too much for her to turn out so bold and lawless! How are we going to explain ourselves if the Johansson Family finds out about

Arthur in the silence as her face

on her knees inside the study. Her knees were already slightly bruised, but she had remained stubborn. “I take responsibility for what I did, but I’m

angry that he was trembling. While pointing at her nose, he yelled, “No? Tell me, then—what are you going to do about your betrothal to the Johansson Family? You’ve disgraced

We can just call off the engagement. I don’t want to

And what makes you think 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 you to decide whether you want to or

she turned her face away, Tina muttered, “Whatever you

you something, Tina Burton. I have already