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

head. Justin already knew this girl for ten years. How

what is your relationship with

Rachel’s shoulders and said, “You’re done with your

he walked up from behind Rachel and naturally slid into a seat next to Gloria without hesitation. In comparison, Rachel

chatting about? You

what’s our relationship, but you

Rachel and said, “You didn’t seem like such a

quickly said, “She was just asking casually. Why are you being so fierce?

he changed the topic of conversation. “How are things going with Hudson Pharmaceuticals?” Rachel cast a

sent a wave of jealousy over Rachel’s chest, leaving her feeling bleak. On the other hand, Gloria merely chuckled. “I’m not the least Interested in your official business. You guys can

for funding, and Jefferey wants me to ask for help from you. As part of the deal,

situation of Hudson Pharmaceuticals

you plan to

with a composed face. “Isn’t Jefferey hoping that I’ll help him out? I’ll do as

made Rachel’s heart pump faster. She could totally imagine that Jefferey would be so furious when he heard

really doing this? What if he

only backup, where else could he retreat if people within

stole the information, he had played along with her, planning to lure her. Everything was a trap he set up for Jefferey, and he was so shrewd that it gave Rachel

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

The notes chasing after

she finished, the restaurant burst out in a round of

group of children gathered next to the stage Immediately

changed the tune beneath her fingers,

her as he watched Gloria. It was

Gloria was back from playing the piano, she asked, “Are you guys

Gloria for her to clean her hands, she felt a bitter taste coming from her throat. I’m leaving first, then. You two

saying, Miss Rachel?” Gloria said, looking curiously