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.”

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

graduate from the top five institutions in Riverdale. Aside from being a nanny, I want her to have her own job, preferably the best

head and answered carefully, “Uhm, isn’t that the madam you’re

Justin frowned in surprise.

morning

brings you

“Madam.”

The divorce happened six years ago.” She lamented her past whenever she met someone who used to be in it, though it was the first time she

hasn’t

for a few

it wrongly. “He told you that? He wants me

he’s wronged you, so

wasn’t there, she wouldn’t let this perfect opportunity slide. After all, it wasn’t everyday

I’ll tell him about

was gone, Rachel dropped her smile, though it was replaced by a look of hurry. Jolly told her the phosphor wouldn’t last long, so Rachel had to crack the code ASAP and take what she needed from

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

girl

“No! I don’t wanna.”

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

“My mommy will!”

shouldn’t go with her, Charlotte. If you keep talking about her, your father’s going to get annoyed and

any hesitation. “Threatening a child, huh, Sue? Guess that’s how adults work around here,” she mocked Sue the very

“Mommy! Great-aunt Sue and the bad guys want to