My Mute Bride

Over the next three days, she only went to the hospital, work, and home. Rachel made different soups and different dishes for Charlotte every day too.

Frankie placed three files on Justin’s desk. “President Burton, these are the candidates for Charlotte’s nanny. Please take a look.”

Justin skimmed through the files. “They’re the best you got?”

“They’re professionals in the industry. Experienced and responsible.”

“Denied.” Justin pushed the file back.

“Denied?” Frankie took the files from him. “This one has been working in the industry for fifteen years, and she has never received a single negative review. She’s experienced, and she’s a good cook. Why not?”

“Not educated enough,” Justin answered.

Not educated enough? Frankie couldn’t believe what he was hearing. “President Burton, we’re not looking for a tutor. We’re looking for a nanny. What does education have to do with this?”

“You’re the average of the five people you spend time with the most, get it?”

“What about this one, then? She’s a graduate from an overseas home economics university. And one of the best ones at that. They specialize in this field, so maybe she can change Charlotte for the better.”

“She doesn’t have a kid of her own. How can she even take care of someone else’s?”

“What about this one? She has her own children, plus she’s experienced and well educated. The best of both worlds. And she has the best reviews out of the three.” Frankie looked at Justin, expecting him to agree.

A while later, Justin said, “She doesn’t have the looks.”

too? Frankie was about to break down. “Tell me what

about five feet five, not older than thirty years old, and a graduate from the top five institutions in Riverdale. Aside from being a nanny, I want her to have her own job, preferably

carefully, “Uhm, isn’t that

Justin frowned in surprise.

the morning meeting was done,

What brings you

“Madam.”

past whenever she met someone who used to be in it, though it was the first time she met Frankie alone

but he hasn’t

a few

wrongly. “He told you that?

knows he’s wronged you, so please don’t refuse. For

wasn’t there, she wouldn’t let this perfect opportunity slide. After all, it wasn’t everyday he’d go on a business trip.

I’ll tell him about

a look of hurry. Jolly told her the phosphor wouldn’t last long, so Rachel had

But before she entered the room, she heard Charlotte shouting, “No!

a good girl

“No! I don’t wanna.”

on a business trip, and you don’t have a nanny to take care of you. Who’s going to

“My mommy will!”

talking about her, your father’s going to get annoyed and leave

matter where she went. Her heart sank, and she went inside without any hesitation. “Threatening a child, huh, Sue? Guess that’s how adults work around here,” she mocked Sue

wobbled over to her mother right after Rachel came in. “Mommy! Great-aunt Sue and the bad guys want to take me away.” She