The Silent Wife

Chapter 53

Amber grinned at Tina’s comment. “That’s one of the reasons. Humans are self-centered, aren’t we all? Still, compared to my relationship with her, our relationship is more solid! Who does she think she is? She could never compare to you! I don’t know what the bad blood between you two is, but as your bestie, I choose to stand by your side.”

In the matter of a few words, she slyly absolved herself from any responsibility in the incident today.

To her, Tina was nothing more than a foolish daughter of a wealthy family who had given up a potential match with the eldest son of the Hindenburg Conglomerate and went with a chauffeur! Wasn’t that pure foolishness?

As expected, Tina did not doubt her words at all, still appearing rather glum. “I want that mute to suffer ten times the humiliation that Henry had gone through! I’m only driving her out of the family-that’s considered going easy on her!”

Amber moved her gaze away. A malicious gleam appeared in her eyes when she looked down with glee.

Night descended on the city. After work, Rachel went home to the Burton Residence and headed straight to the bathroom. Staring at her swollen and red cheek in the mirror, she tried to touch it but only ended up inhaling sharply from the pain.

The injury was obvious, and it was hard to miss. Apart from the red marks, she suffered a couple of scratches that were probably the product of Tina’s diamond nail art.

After an afternoon, scabs started to form on the scratch marks, which made them look even more terrifying

I guess I can’t meet Grandma today with this face of mine.

At the sudden thought of her grandmother, she reluctantly took out her phone to text her.

‘Grandma, I have been quite busy with work lately. I won’t be visiting you for now. (This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com)Take care of your health and eat your meals regularly

Grandma’s reply came fast. ‘Are you off on weekends then?’

She hesitated for a moment and decided that her injuries would have healed by the weekend. ‘Yes, I’m off this weekend!

‘Great. Visit me on the weekend. I’ll make you some delicious gnocchis.’

Rachel beamed warmly at the text from her grandmother and replied, ‘Sure!

At the same time, she heard car engine sounds from downstairs, and she immediately knew that Justin was back.

leading Justin to the dining hall. “Justin, you’re home! Julian’s home early today as well. Dinner’s ready, so get your hands washed and join me. It’s so rare to have

took off his coat and handed it to the attendant. First, he scanned the living room, where he found Julian seated on the sofa. Next, he stole a

straight into her room

her to come

She stole a glance at Mrs. Duncan and reluctantly had the latter go upstairs

on the sofa, Mrs. Duncan walked down from the staircase. “Young Master Justin, Mrs.

just her first day of work. Was it that

to face Mrs.

movements froze. Across from the coffee table, she met

wanted to say something more, but Sue’s glare made him hold his tongue. “Go on without me.(This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com)” He left an emotionless comment and turned to walk up to check on his wife. His mom stared as he left

just wanted to check on

you this: do not get involved with Rachel’s business

floor, Rachel had just turned off the lamp on the desk and was about to go to

entrance. The bright lights in the corridor lengthened his shadows that were cast onto the floor and

as if it was reflexive, she took a few steps back and gave

narrowed at the sight of the ice pack in her hands and the swollen cheek. “What’s the matter with your

could react, he had walked up to her and lifted her chin between her fingers.(This novel will be daily updtaed

She pursed her lips.

careless and

think I’m

face were clearly from a slap. Under his cold stare, she knew that lying was futile and

It’s Tina.

and Justin had a look

you know the reason

some hesitation, she shook her

once at the summer villa and once at the underground wine cellar of the Hudson Vineyard. Although she did not know the exact reason

fell into deep thought as he connected the dots between the incidents that had happened during the week. He mumbled in a low voice, “Her

stared squarely at her with a chilling