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

fingernails into her palms. Ten years… she repeated in her head. Justin already knew this

relationship with him? Rachel

“You’re done with your call? I just finished ordering the food with

Rachel and naturally slid into a seat next to Gloria without hesitation. In comparison, Rachel was

you chatting about? You seem so

asked me what’s our relationship, but you came back before I

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

was startled, and Gloria quickly said, “She was just asking casually. Why are you being so

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

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

desperate need for funding, and Jefferey wants me to ask for help from you. As part of the deal, I requested access to the original accounts,

Hudson Pharmaceuticals is worse than

you

up at her with a composed face. “Isn’t Jefferey hoping that

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

you really doing this? What if he

Inc. and losing his only backup, where else could he retreat if people within

planning to lure her. Everything was a trap he

the restaurant, attracting everybody’s attention. Lifting her head to the source, Rachel saw Gloria seated at a white grand plano as her fingers

notes chasing after each

burst out in a round of

next to the stage Immediately clapped. “You’re

then changed the tune beneath her fingers, playing

he watched

the piano, she asked, “Are you guys

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

saying, Miss Rachel?” Gloria said, looking curiously