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?”

to glance at the bookcase situated at the far end of the

she slowly shook her

did his expression

couldn’t remember anything, he sank

he carelessly tossed it aside, as if absolutely unconcerned

did not have any financial value—what was worth a lot were the required dosages. It was no

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

her best to look calm, Rachel answered, I’m on

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

before she shook her

all, her room was rarely visited by anyone; so, she imagined that the drugs

had already used them up. “I’ll have someone send you another packet soon. Remember—don’t use too much at one go, or

other choice, Rachel nodded

pill inside the cabinet. With a demeanor that was completely different from how he usually treated

that it was likely because she brought up the medicine

was only when night fell that Riverdale

Family at the outskirts of the city, it had been a

Clang!

sound of porcelain being shattered rang

in the living room, Lilian

still holding his cane and seated unmoving on the couch with a

paled, but she dared not rebel against him. “Tina is still a young kid who doesn’t understand things, Dad. I’m afraid she

can’t interfere even if he does. She

most beloved

His cane slammed once on the floorboards, interrupting her words. “Did she consider the repercussions of what she did? Clearly, I must have spoiled her too much for her to

the silence as her face became

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

While pointing at her nose, he yelled, “No? Tell me, then—what are you going to do about your betrothal to

call off the engagement.

to get married anymore? This plan was set

away, Tina

even more. “Let me tell you something, Tina Burton. I have already transferred Henry Offerman