My Mute Bride

Chapter 53 You Don’t Have to Tread Carefully Around Anyone

Amber grinned at Tina’s comment. “That’s one of the reasons. Humans are self-centered, aren’t we all? Still, compared to my relationship with her, our relationship is more solid! Who does she think she is? She could never compare to you! I don’t know what the bad blood between you two is, but as your bestie, I choose to stand by your side.”

In the matter of a few words, she slyly absolved herself from any responsibility in the incident today.

To her, Tina was nothing more than a foolish daughter of a wealthy family who had given up a potential match with the eldest son of the Hindenburg Conglomerate and went with a chauffeur! Wasn’t that pure foolishness?

As expected, Tina did not doubt her words at all, still appearing rather glum. “I want that mute to suffer ten times the humiliation that Henry had gone through! I’m only driving her out of the family—that’s considered going easy on her!”

Amber moved her gaze away. A malicious gleam appeared in her eyes when she looked down with glee.

Night descended on the city. After work, Rachel went home to the Burton Residence and headed straight to the bathroom. Staring at her swollen and red cheek in the mirror, she tried to touch it but only ended up inhaling sharply from the pain.

The injury was obvious, and it was hard to miss. Apart from the red marks, she suffered a couple of scratches that were probably the product of Tina’s diamond nail art.

After an afternoon, scabs started to form on the scratch marks, which made them look even more terrifying.

I guess I can’t meet Grandma today with this face of mine.

At the sudden thought of her grandmother, she reluctantly took out her phone to text her.

‘Grandma, I have been quite busy with work lately. I won’t be visiting you for now. Take care of your health and eat your meals regularly.’

Grandma’s reply came fast. ‘Are you off on weekends then?’

She hesitated for a moment and decided that her injuries would have healed by the weekend. ‘Yes, I’m off this weekend.’

‘Great. Visit me on the weekend. I’ll make you some delicious gnocchis.’

Rachel beamed warmly at the text from her grandmother and replied, ‘Sure.’

heard car engine sounds from downstairs,

the dining hall. “Justin, you’re home! Julian’s home early today as well. Dinner’s ready, so get your hands washed and join me. It’s so rare to have

he found Julian seated on the sofa. Next, he stole a look at the stairs and

straight into her

to come

Sue standing there. She stole a glance at Mrs. Duncan and reluctantly had the latter go upstairs

seated himself on the sofa, Mrs. Duncan walked down from the staircase. “Young Master Justin, Mrs. Burton says that she’s feeling sick. She will skip dinner and

out loud, saying, “It’s just her first day of work. Was it that

to face Mrs. Duncan, and asked, “Why is she sick? I’ll check

Across from the coffee table, she

something more, but Sue’s glare made him hold his tongue. “Go on without me.” He left an emotionless comment and turned to walk up to check on his wife. His mom stared as he left and grabbed Julian before hissing, “What were you thinking just

just wanted to check

is the last time I’m telling you this: do not get involved with Rachel’s business in the future. If not, don’t blame

floor, Rachel had just turned off the lamp on the desk and was about to go to bed when the door

quickly spun around, only to find a slender figure standing straight at the entrance. The bright lights in the corridor lengthened his shadows that

it was reflexive, she took a few steps back and gave him a terror-stricken

at the sight of the ice pack in her hands and

walked up to her and lifted her chin between her fingers. When he noticed the

She pursed her lips.

was careless and

think

slap. Under his cold stare, she knew that lying

It’s Tina.

unexpected, and Justin had a look

you know the

after some hesitation, she shook

with Tina: once at the summer villa and once at the underground wine cellar of the Hudson Vineyard. Although she did not know the exact reason behind Tina’s hostility, she guessed

mumbled in a low voice, “Her relationship with the