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.’

engine sounds from downstairs, and she immediately

early today as well. Dinner’s ready, so get your hands washed and join me. It’s so rare

where he found Julian seated

into her

her to come down for

a glance at Mrs. Duncan and reluctantly had the latter

from the staircase. “Young Master Justin, Mrs. Burton says

loud, saying, “It’s just her first day of work. Was it that tiring for her? Why is she

an impatient look, turned to face Mrs. Duncan, and asked, “Why

movements froze. Across from the

turned to walk up to check on his wife. His mom stared

to

her? Julian, this 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 me for being hard on

Rachel had just turned off the lamp on the desk and was about to go to bed

lights in the corridor lengthened his shadows that were cast onto the floor and so happened to end at

took a few

ice pack in her

up to her and lifted her chin between her fingers. When he

She pursed her lips.

was careless and got into an

you think I’m

on her face were clearly from a slap. Under his cold stare, she knew that lying was futile and decided to

It’s Tina.

and Justin had a look of shock in

the reason

some hesitation,

once at the underground wine cellar of the Hudson Vineyard. Although she did not know the exact reason behind Tina’s hostility, she

that had happened during the week. He mumbled in a low voice, “Her relationship with the chauffeur has been brought up to