My Mute Bride

“Hello, miss. Do you have a reservation?” the waltress at the entrance asked.

Rachel communicated in sign language, and the waitress was at a loss of what to do. Thus, she peered into the restaurant, trying to locate Justin.

“Miss Rachel, over here!” A crisp, clear voice came from a table next to the windows, and it was Gloria waving her hand at Rachel. She was dressed in a pale yellow dress with her hair down around her

shoulders, and her smile was refreshing and warm.

Rachel felt her heart drop, and her grip on her handbag tightened without her realizing. The seat was at the table next to the window, and the view outside was the bright lights of the city.

Why are you here?

“Justin is making a call right there,” Gloria explained, pointing to the outdoor dining area.

Through the French windows, Rachel saw his tall figure with his back facing the restaurant while he spoke into the phone, and a complicated look flashed in her eyes.

“What would you like to eat, Miss Rachel? We placed our orders earlier, but you should take a look as well,” Gloria said, pushing the menu to her. Rachel only managed to glance at the menu when Gloria added, “Why don’t you try this, Miss Rachel? I think it’s not bad, and this dessert as well. I ordered one earlier. Would you like one as well?”

Rachel froze for a moment and decided to stop flipping the menu, pushing it away. You can decide.

“I hope you won’t mind that I’m joining you guys for dinner.”

Curling the edge of her lips, Rachel forced a smile. I don’t mind. We’re here to discuss work, anyway.

“Actually, it was only both of you having dinner together tonight, but I asked if I could join when we were getting off from work, and Justin agreed to let me tag along.”

Narrowing her eyes, Rachel could clearly feel a trace of pressure.

“For a business marriage like yours, actually you have no relationship to speak about besides business, right?”

“Don’t get me wrong. I’m not interested in the title of Mrs. Burton, so you don’t have to worry about me as a threat. However, I won’t leave Justin’s side in this lifetime. We’ve known each other for ten years

Justin

what is your relationship with

Gloria peered over Rachel’s shoulders and said, “You’re done with your call? I just finished ordering the food with

on the window reflected Justin’s figure as he walked up from behind Rachel and naturally slid into a seat next to

chatting about? You seem so

Rachel just asked me what’s our relationship, but you

said, “You

Gloria quickly said, “She was just asking casually. Why are you

Hudson Pharmaceuticals?” Rachel cast a glance at Gloria, and he explained calmly, “It’s okay. Gloria is not an

of jealousy over Rachel’s chest, leaving her feeling bleak. On the other hand, Gloria merely chuckled. “I’m not the

desperate need for funding, and Jefferey wants me to ask

Hudson Pharmaceuticals is

you plan to

face. “Isn’t Jefferey hoping that I’ll help

said made Rachel’s heart pump faster. She could totally imagine that Jefferey would be so furious when he heard this news, and she

you really doing this? What

have the guts to?” Justin asked calmly instead. “After having an argument with Pacific Inc. and losing his only backup,

had played along with her, planning to lure her. Everything was a trap he set up for Jefferey, and

piano playing came from the stage in the middle of the restaurant, attracting everybody’s attention. Lifting her head to the source, Rachel saw Gloria seated at a white grand plano as her fingers danced

very smoothly, and it was filled with robust and lively emotions. The notes chasing after each

burst

children gathered next to the stage Immediately clapped. “You’re

changed the tune beneath her fingers,

across her as he watched Gloria.

asked, “Are you guys finished? I’m

to Gloria for her to clean her hands, she felt a bitter taste coming from her

Miss Rachel?” Gloria