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.

is swollen. Your injury must be quite serious. Since my place is not far from here, I’ll bring you home to dress your

she delivered that slap. As a result, Rachel’s right cheek

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 perceived her than how Hans saw her. Therefore,

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

now. I haven’t had the time to

a pack of ice. Thank you. She took the ice pack and

sensation on her cheek resulted in a sharp pain that shot through her, turning her cheek numb from

water. Steam from the hot water rose in the transparent glass and dissipated into the

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

an attorney, she knew that he’d definitely help her if she asked. Still, considering that the perpetrator was Tina, a member of the Burton Family, she could

of Justin Burton, the president of

you get

the dots with clues from Tina’s words, he suddenly came to a

feared the most, she tightened her grip around the ice pack and

his eyes, but he forced

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

was it? Have you had

the wedding for their mute daughter-in-law? They’d only make a joke

her around to use her. Once she

he good

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

her head to dodge his gaze, she hurriedly picked up her

“Rachel!”

changed over the eight long years, and the same

had hopped on an army