My Mute Bride

With an innocent look on his face, the little boy held the receptionist’s hand as they went into the elevator. Sweetly, he said, “Miss, this building is so tall!”

“Yes, it is. The company’s pharmaceutical branch is on this floor, which is where your mom is,” she replied patiently while pointing at the floor numberings. “The president’s office is on this floor, while the other departments are on the remaining floors.”

Mentally taking note of this, he nodded.

Ding! The elevator had finally reached the floor where Rachel’s office was.

“I’ll go in on my own. Thank you!”

“No, worries, kiddo. Look for me if you have any problems, alright?”

Then, she patted his head before turning to enter the elevator again.

As soon as the elevator went down, he stood on his toes and pressed the button to go upstairs. After that, he entered the next elevator and headed to the floor where the receptionist said his dad would be.

Meanwhile, Charlotte sat down in Rachel’s office and opened her laptop to watch some cartoons.

The door to the office was not shut properly, so she could hear the two workers gossiping from their workstations nearby.

Just as she jumped off the chair to close the door, she froze when she overheard what they were discussing.

“Does Mr. Burton really have a son?”

“I heard him say it himself at the press conference yesterday. Why would he lie?”

“I also saw the news. Are those things online about Amber true? Is she really Rachel’s sister? Did she steal Mr. Burton from Rachel?”

Upon hearing this, Charlotte stayed silent.

In the meantime, Justin was in a morning meeting in the boardroom.

Suddenly, Gloria rushed in after knocking on the door and whispered into Frankie’s ears. Right after, he followed her out of the room.

As Justin listened to the business proposal, he looked outside the glass window to find a child standing in between Frankie and Gloria, who were speaking to each other.

He frowned.

Samuel to a quiet corner and asked Gloria, “How did he

right in front of me when I looked

did you bring him here then? Don’t you know

a fuss, Mr. Beckham. Look at him. He’s clearly Mr. Burton’s son. I’ve seen

the right words to explain who Samuel

a voice sounded from behind. “What’s the

his head and

“Mr. Burton.”

hand. Understanding what

there was no one around, Samuel batted his eyes at Justin before asking in a sweet but

am. You’re looking

I’m here

and unlocked the screen to show Justin. “I saw

on the screen was a photo

here to acknowledge me as your

“No. I’m here to thank you for helping

he took out an exquisite gift box from his little ducky schoolbag. “This is for you. I bought it with the pocket money I

did not reach

child was not Rachel’s, he felt hostile toward Samuel because Rachel would rather care for someone else’s child for years than her

need. I didn’t

as Mommy described.

changed. “Is that what she said

incorrigibly obstinate, self-righteous, and self-centered regardless of other people’s feelings. You rejected my gift when

he was adorable, he was

saw in you. I can’t believe you’re my

“I’m not your dad.”

to the press?” Samuel stuffed the gift into Justin’s hand. “This isn’t for

“I already told you that I’m not your dad. Besides, she’s

he spoke, he was trying to stuff the gift

irritated. “I said it wasn’t for you! I bought it

“She doesn’t need it.”

strength and

The lid and box of the music box which was inside