My Mute Bride

My Mute Bride Chapter 91

Chapter 91 A Useless Move

Nancy felt her heart ache as she watched Rachel walking off.

…

Amber was in her bedroom on a phone call with Tina later that night. “Tina, did you know how angry Justin was when he saw that mute girl earlier? If Julian hadn’t stepped forward to protect and clarify her side of the story, I’m sure that she would have gotten chased out of the house the very next day,” she uttered.

“What happened after that?” Tina asked.

“Justin found out that I was the one who was behind all of this in the end. However, he didn’t blame me for it at all. I told you, didn’t I? He never cared about that mute to start with!”

Tina let out a chuckle on the other end of the line. “I’ll have to congratulate you then. It looks like you’re one step closer to becoming my cousin-in-law.”

“To be honest—” Amber didn’t finish her words as she was shocked by the person who pushed her bedroom door open. “Dad,” she muttered before hastily ending the call.

Jefferey was clutching onto the doorknob, and his face appeared rather grim. “What have you been doing the whole day today?”

Amber’s expression stiffened. “N-Nothing much…”

“I heard everything that you said, and Tomas told me about it as well. That was too bold and risky of a move!” Jefferey cried.

“Dad…” Amber was so shocked that her face turned into the color of paper. “Please listen to me, Dad. I can explain—”

“You should think twice before doing such a thing in the future,” her father replied.

confusion after she heard what Jefferey said. “Aren’t you… angry at me?” she asked him. Amber couldn’t believe it at all. She had expected her father to give her a huge scolding after finding out about her scheme against Rachel, and

one of those useless moves made in chess,”

you mean by

Burton Family. I should have

to watch out for her since a long time ago. She’s a cunning one,”

glare. “Today’s incident could have taken a turn for the worse if Justin hadn’t decided to

care about Rachel at all. She may as well

check by the drug administration agency, and a good number of their medications had been confiscated. Thus, their company had no choice but to delay some of their client’s orders. On top of that, Jefferey had lost so much money after investing in property. With that thought in his mind, he gently patted the back of Amber’s hand. “I’m not against the idea of you dating Justin, but I want

delighted.

to get me some private and confidential files from Justin,” he uttered.

…

Rachel headed out to meet Janice. They had agreed to meet up at their usual spot, and Janice ordered a pot of tea the way

asked after placing her

so I doubt he’ll be able to rush over in time,” Janice answered. Rachel nodded to show that

seemed really anxious to meet up with us. Was there some sort

person the Hudsons never spoke of in the family was related to

a cliff, and Selena disappeared in the ocean. Both of these incidents occurred around the same period of time, and there were a few puzzling details about it but no solid evidence. Why? Why

stalked Jefferey and followed him to the cemetery

could tell that something was wrong when she saw how Rachel seemed to hesitate with her words. “What is it? Was there an

said that he would visit my mother’s grave during Ancestor’s Day, but

person that he’s visiting?” Janice

Rachel nodded.

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