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.

they were all here to attend the engagement party of him

“What is it?”

wanted to bring Mrs. Burton out, but they were

Justin frowned, he noticed someone making their way toward him as they held their dress. He

“Okay.”

left

Amber. She was wearing a long gown in light

just work.

she decided to

by her side sotto voce, “How’s the plan

people are

crowded in Riverdale. They were surrounded by forests

was in charge of the barbecue. Though Gloria still had a cast on one of her legs

Victor couldn’t help but comment, “You’re

him. “Do you have nothing else to

Julian brought a woolen blanket

shook her head in response. At this moment, she was facing the lake that had small

there were fallen leaves all over the hill. The scenery was really

“Drink some water.”

Thank you.

asked, “When the child

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

his gaze transferred to

“I understand.”

was a place that brought her too much pain. If she could leave, it would

the one-day trip. After a relaxing day outside, they returned

Julian left only after seeing

Peters,” Gloria called out as she limped out of the house with a

are you thanking me

come today for a

the well-lit bedroom, Gloria continued, “I didn’t know what to do today. I was afraid that I’d say the wrong things

he replied, “She’s

across Riverdale. There was no chance

she went along with them to have fun outside today. They went out and came back

my leave first. You can call

safe, Dr.

the compound, she headed back into the

was making a gesture facing the tea table. A sign language book

Gloria rolled her eyes as she limped her way to the seat opposite Victor. “At the speed you’re going,