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.”

down. “Tell me what you want then, President Burton. I’ll

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 the best in

answered carefully, “Uhm,

Justin frowned in surprise.

after the morning meeting was done, and she saw

What brings

“Madam.”

who used to be in it, though it was the first

answered politely. “He’s going on a business trip, but he hasn’t found

a

“He told you that? He wants me to

won’t joke about this. President Burton knows he’s wronged you, so please don’t refuse. For

Charlotte wasn’t there, she wouldn’t let this perfect opportunity slide. After

into a smile. “Alright. I’ll tell him about the

the phosphor wouldn’t last long, so Rachel had to crack the code ASAP and take what

to the hospital to take her home. But before she entered the room, she heard Charlotte shouting, “No!

girl

“No! I don’t wanna.”

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

“My mommy will!”

Charlotte. If you keep talking

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 the very moment she entered, her voice

right after Rachel came in. “Mommy! Great-aunt