My Mute Bride

“I don’t have time. I’ll get Frankie to bring you out for lunch,” Justin replied.

“No, Daddy! You need to eat with Mommy and me!” Charlotte wailed. Justin was about to reject the young girl when Rachel spoke up. “Let’s treat this as my welcome meal, boss. We can eat with Charlotte; I’ll buy you guys a meal. It’s just one meal with your child, so it’s not going to take up that much time.”

Justin was captivated by her calm demeanor, and he found it hard to reject her request. For the first time, a sense of confusion flooded him as he considered the one question that popped up in his mind. Why did I divorce this woman in the first place?

“I want to eat with both Daddy and Mommy! Let’s go!” Charlotte gave Justin’s arm a powerful tug. Both the girls were asking him to go along, and it’d seem like he had something to hide if he didn’t just agree with them.

Therefore, Justin pulled his car keys out as he led the way to the car. “I’m heading out. Call me if there’s anything.” He left Frankie some orders.

“Got it, President Burton,” Frankie replied.

With one hand holding onto Rachel’s arm, Charlotte waved her other hand toward Frankie. “I’ll bring some good food back for you, Mr. Beckham!”

Frankie ruffled her hair. “Thanks, Charlotte.” The assistant turned to Rachel and gave her a nod after that. Rachel looked completely different from how she used to look five years ago. Frankie wouldn’t even have recognized her if they had bumped into each other on the streets.

Once they got to the garage, Justin threw his keys to Rachel, who froze. “Why are you handing me this?”

“Are you expecting me to drive?” he asked her in return.

“But… It’s your car. Why won’t you drive it?” she uttered. Right when Justin was bending down to put on Charlotte’s seatbelt for her, the young girl stuck her head out and winked at Rachel. “Daddy doesn’t know how to drive, Mommy.”

“How is that possible?” Rachel asked.

as he shot Rachel an annoyed glare. “Are we going for lunch or not? I don’t have that much free time.” He

on the car door. Does Justin not know how to drive?

quiet place with elegant surroundings. “The fish and chips here taste

meals with Daddy?” Rachel asked when she realized how Charlotte seemed

one who brings me out for food,” Charlotte

was midway pouring them glasses of water, but he shot the young girl a stare after hearing what she said.

kid?”

served soon after that. “Is it good?” Rachel asked

when the waiter came over with a trolley. “Hello, sir,

of flowers.” Married couple? Justin froze while Rachel frowned a little. “So, would you guys prefer the fruit platter or some

Charlotte

immediately handed a red rose to Justin. “It seems like the both of you must have a really loving relationship. I hope that you guys

series of emotions flooded his face as he did so. However, the waiter didn’t

picture too?” Justin’s face fell

“Give the flower to Mommy, and we’ll take a picture.” Everyone was watching him, so

took the flower from Justin’s hand. Click! The heartwarming moment shared by the family of three was captured and frozen

onto the empty polaroid and shook it in the air. “It’s coming out! Look at it, Daddy!” Only

surface, and Charlotte was grinning so much that her gums were

keep the photo, but he felt his insides melting after he heard what Charlotte said. The young girl was brought up by a single parent. Although she appeared bold and stubborn on the outside, she certainly recognized that she was lacking something as a growing child. Justin tried his best to be lenient and understanding toward her, but no

in the future, Mommy, Daddy?” Charlotte looked up at her parents, her gaze