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.

people were crowding the ballroom as they were all here

“What is it?”

them today. They wanted to bring Mrs. Burton out,

they held their dress. He then said with a deep

“Okay.”

Frankie left with

who came to Justin was none other than Amber. She was wearing a long gown

just

Hence, she decided to follow him

she asked the person by

the people are

less crowded in Riverdale. They were

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 of her legs and had to rely on a crutch to support her, she still managed to set up

couldn’t help but comment, “You’re still very active

rolled her eyes at him.

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

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

it was autumn, there were fallen leaves all over the hill. The scenery

“Drink some water.”

Thank you.

her side, he asked, “When the child

she hummed before she made

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

“I understand.”

that brought her too much pain. If she could leave, it

had added joy to the one-day trip. After a relaxing day outside, they returned home by

Julian left only

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

are you thanking

to come today for a reason,

Gloria continued, “I didn’t know what to do today. I was

he replied, “She’s much stronger than we

Amber’s engagement today was far-spread across Riverdale. There was no chance that Rachel was

went along with them to have fun outside today. They went out and came back in a happy mood,

I’ll take my leave first. You can

Drive safe, Dr.

the compound, she

facing the tea table.

Gloria rolled her eyes as she limped her way to the seat opposite Victor. “At