My Mute Bride

Rachel shook her head. My stomach feels sick. Maybe I ate something bad.

“Let’s order something that goes easy on your stomach, then.”

As her gaze drifted away to a spot far away, Rachel could see Amber having dinner with Justin. Because of the distance, she couldn’t hear what they were saying at all, but she could clearly see him

Unknowingly, her hand was gripping the tablecloth underneath the table tightly. Although she was aware that Justin was merely putting up a show with Amber, she was still upset.

Since when did every move that man made affect her heartstrings so greatly? In addition, his contact with any woman would break her heart.

For some unknown reason, she suddenly thought of Gloria. If he could act that attentive with Amber even though it’s just a pretense, then how is he treating Gloria? she wondered.

“What are you looking at?” Hans asked, twisting his head backward as he followed her gaze, but she suddenly grabbed him. “What happened?”

Let’s go to another restaurant. A dark shadow hovered over her eyes.

At night, when all the Burtons had already turned in for the night, Rachel went downstairs to make herself a cup of tea. She ran into Justin who had just returned.

You’re back so late.

“Yeah,” Justin uttered, taking off his jacket and tossing it casually on the couch.

Seeing that he wasn’t going to bother about her, Rachel felt snubbed, and she strode into the kitchen to make her tea with a gloomy look on her face.

Recently, she had spent several late nights as she was busy gathering information about Hudson Pharmaceuticals.

With only the wall lights turned on, the kitchen was a little dingy, and Rachel opened the overhead

cabinet to look for the tea leaves while waiting for the water to boil. After she finally saw the container, she realized that it was placed furthest on the inside, and it was difficult for her to reach it with her height.

a nonchalant voice

her nose, and she felt a tight

the spot, and Justin passed

wanted to offer him a cup when she remembered that he always liked

“How are things golng with Hudson

sign something, turned stiff, and she tasted something bitter from her throat. I found some loopholes, but they aren’t enough to

The people from the Investigation Bureau are also investigating Hudson Pharmaceuticals. I can still wait a

nod, she suddenly remembered what happened at the restaurant and couldn’t help but

a thoughtful look

get the information on the tender from you. So, you should be wary

find out

seem one bit surprised at all. She recollected herself. I heard it by chance. Forget

and she hurriedly turned around, rushing over to the boiling water. As Justin watched her back while she was busy, the knot between his brows turned tighter.

up in his mind. “Did

her, Rachel stopped her hand mid-air while

you go

had dinner with a

friend?” Justin asked in a growl, taking a step closer to

kitchen counter, she had

did promise you that we’re merely cooperating with each other, but this doesn’t mean that you can go out on a date with another man in a public place without

else between us.

voice was incredibly icy, and there was not a shard

Rachel was wholly frightened.

remember to find out about Hudson Pharmaceuticals’ situation from that friend, Officer Hawkins, of yours.” With that said, he left the kitchen with his

tightly. When she heard the door closing upstairs, she suddenly twirled around and started retching into the washbasin. By the time

same time when she was having the bitter aftertaste in her throat, her chest was also feeling tight with bitterness.