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.

heartache, “Look, your face is swollen. Your injury must be quite serious. Since my

result, Rachel’s right cheek was awfully swollen, and she

knew that she couldn’t head into work in her current state. She 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

the library. His place was decorated in a simple fashion, and his living room was full of

had the time to

appeared with a pack of ice. Thank you.

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

water.” He poured her a glass of water. Steam from the hot water rose in the transparent glass

he took a seat facing her and asked out of concern, “Are you sure you don’t want to lodge a police report? She assaulted you in a public space,

definitely help her if she asked. Still, considering that the perpetrator

of Justin Burton, the president

face went blank. “How did you

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

the most, she tightened her grip around the ice pack and tried to keep

of disappointment flashed across his eyes, but he forced

wish—though well-intended—sounded like piercing sarcasm

it? Have you had

slowly. Why would the Burtons want to hold the wedding for their mute daughter-in-law?

well aware that Justin only kept her around to use her. Once she had no

up, “What is your husband like? Is he good to

pretty

his gaze, she hurriedly picked up her

“Rachel!”

over the eight long years, and

on an