My Mute Bride

After hesitating for a moment, Julian said, “Nothing. I just wanted to say that the weather’s good today. I’ll bring you and those two out to have a walk. The air here in Southwind is quite clean.”

“Don’t you have to go back to work?’

“I’m on leave today.”

Hearing that, she gave him a nod as a smile crept up her eyes.

The moment Gloria heard that they were going out, she quickly got off the piano and ran to the kitchen to discuss with Mary what food to pack. “Sandwiches, juice, milk… Oh, most importantly, the barbecue stand and the hammock!”

Victor then sighed with exasperation. “Do you think you’re going on a preschool field trip?”

The two continued to banter.

As Julian helped Rachel up, they gave each other a helpless smile.

Before leaving the house, a few bodyguards that Justin had assigned blocked Rachel from going out.

At once, Gloria said with annoyance, “What are you doing?”

“Miss Hochmann, Mr. Burton ordered that Mrs. Burton must not leave the premises.”

“We’ll be back at night. Just let it slide this time.”

“We can’t do that. Miss Hochmann, please don’t make things difficult for us.”

Turning back to take a look at Rachel, Gloria saw her face slowly darken.

‘It’s alright, Gloria. We don’t have to go!

“No way!”

With a dark face, Gloria said, “Rae, give me a moment.”

After saying that, she immediately walked away to make a phone call.

“Hello? It’s me.”

The one who picked up the call was Frankie. “Miss Hochmann? What can I help you with?”

After hearing what Gloria said, Frankie quickly headed to the ballroom to find Justin. “Mr. Burton, Miss Hochmann has called.”

Today, Justin donned a white suit which he rarely did. Compared to a black suit, the white suit toned down his angsty evil aura of his. He seemed much more peaceful in white.

were crowding the ballroom as they were all here to attend the engagement party of him

“What is it?”

wanted to bring Mrs. Burton

him as they held their dress. He then said with a deep tone,

“Okay.”

Frankie left with

other than Amber. She was wearing a long gown

just

she decided to follow him

walked, she asked the person by her

people are already

Villa was close to several scenic areas that were less crowded in Riverdale. They

led Rachel and the others to the side of the lake to lay out the picnic mat while Victor was in charge of the barbecue. Though Gloria still had a cast on one

but comment, “You’re still

at him. “Do you have nothing

was sitting on the foldable chair, Julian brought a woolen blanket over to

this moment, she was facing the lake that had

was autumn, there were fallen leaves all over the

“Drink some water.”

Thank you.

asked, “When the child is born, what are

glance at Gloria and Victor, she hummed before she made a hand sign saying, ‘Probably

guard. Then, his gaze transferred to the few bodyguards who were standing nearby. and he

“I understand.”

much pain. If she could leave, it would be good

Victor’s presence had added joy to the one-day trip. After a relaxing day outside, they returned home

dinner, Julian left only after seeing Rachel

Peters,” Gloria called out as she limped out of the house with a crutch. “Thank

you thanking me

to come today for a

back at the well-lit bedroom, Gloria continued, “I didn’t know what to do today. I was afraid

he replied, “She’s much stronger than

far-spread across Riverdale. There was no

along with them to have fun outside today. They went out and came back in a happy mood, and Rachel didn’t act anything

I’ll take my leave first. You can call me anytime if anything comes

Drive safe, Dr.

car leave the compound, she headed back into the

this moment, Victor was making a gesture facing the tea table. A sign language

her way to the seat opposite Victor. “At the speed you’re going, you’ll never learn sign language in