My Mute Bride

Chapter 52 Is She Cheating on Justin?

Facing Hans’s surprised look, Rachel could only force a bitter smile. Yes, I am indeed married, but for rather embarrassing reasons.

The library security guard hurried over but was blocked by Tina’s bodyguard, and the two parties were at a standstill.

Hans was calm in the face of the ruckus. “I don’t care about your background. We are living in a civilized and lawful society now. Do you really think you’re beyond the law?”

“Who do you think you are?” Tina snorted mockingly and turned to Rachel. “I underestimated you. I have heard that you have a complicated relationship with Julian Peters, and now, there’s another man! Does Justin know that you are spending his money on men?”

In the face of public condemnation, Rachel clenched her teeth and was about to stand up for herself when Hans shielded her behind him.

She looked up with a shocked expression. The next second, he confronted Tina, commenting, “Battery and assault of others in public places will result in five to ten days of jail. As for slander and defamation, serious cases will warrant a maximum of three years’ prison sentence.”

His words were confident and persuasive. Even Tina, who was used to having her own ways, was secretly taken aback by the seriousness of the offense.

Just then, a bodyguard stepped in and advised her in a whisper, “Miss Burton, if this gets out of hand, I’m afraid that it’d be hard for us to explain to Mr. Burton. Let’s leave now.”

Tina was recently released by Jason after being grounded for a while. If the Burtons got hold of her misdemeanor, she might be grounded again. By then, it would be harder for her to regain her freedom.

“You stupid girl! We shall see. This thing between us is not settled yet!” After glaring at Rachel, she immediately scurried out of the building with her bodyguards.

“Nothing to watch here. Ladies and gentlemen, please disperse.” The security helped to disperse the crowds that had gathered.

Hans turned around to check on Rachel. “Are you alright? I’ll bring you to the hospital for a checkup.”

She shook her head. I’m fine, thank you.

better look at her and said with heartache, “Look, your face is swollen. Your injury must be quite serious. Since my place is not far from here, I’ll bring you home

that slap. As a result, Rachel’s right cheek was awfully

did feel uncomfortable when the crowd gossiped about her just now, so she accepted his kind offer. To be honest, she cared less about how the others perceived her than how Hans saw her. Therefore, she

duplex one block away from the library. His place was decorated in a simple fashion, and his living room was full

seat for now. I haven’t had

a seat on the sofa, and soon, he appeared with a pack of ice.

chilliness of the pack contacting the burning sensation on her cheek resulted in a sharp pain that shot

of water. Steam from the hot water rose in

want to lodge a police report? She assaulted you in a public space, and there are multiple witnesses. Cases like these are

his question, she shook her head slowly. Since he was an attorney, she knew that he’d definitely help her if she asked. Still, considering that the perpetrator was Tina, a member of

of Justin Burton, the president of

Group?” His face went blank. “How did you get

dots with clues from Tina’s words, he suddenly came to a realization and gave Rachel a shocked look. “Are you

grip around the ice pack and tried to keep her calm. Then, she gave him a slight

his eyes, but he forced a smile. “Well, I should wish you

wish—though well-intended—sounded like piercing sarcasm when it landed on

Have you

head slowly. Why would the Burtons want to hold the wedding for their

around to use her. Once she had no value to him, he’d kick

“What is your husband like? Is he good to

surprise and felt a lump in her throat. Everything’s pretty good. I-I still have things to do. I need to head back to

dodge his gaze, she

“Rachel!”

heard him calling from behind, but she dared not turn around lest he saw tears streaming down her face. Things had changed over the eight long years, and the same

Tina had hopped on an army green