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 place is not far from here, I’ll bring you home to dress your

not hold back at all when she delivered that slap. As a result, Rachel’s right cheek was

about her just now, so she accepted his kind offer. To be

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

now. I haven’t had the time

took a seat on the sofa, and soon, he appeared with a pack of ice. Thank you. She took the ice pack and carefully pressed

sensation on her cheek resulted in

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

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, and there are multiple witnesses. Cases like

her if she asked. Still, considering that

Justin Burton, the president

face went blank. “How did you get into trouble with the people from Burton

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

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

disappointment flashed across his eyes, but he forced a smile. “Well,

piercing sarcasm when it landed on

Have you

would the Burtons want to hold the wedding

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

good to you? You’re not put into any difficult positions,

was caught by surprise and felt a lump in her throat. Everything’s pretty good. I-I still have things to do. I

to dodge his gaze, she hurriedly picked

“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 went for relationships. Even though he would always be

had hopped on an