Betrayal At The Altar By Dolores Delia

Chapter 27

Not long after, Old Mrs. Jones woke up from her slumber.

When she saw the gauze wrapped around Rachel’s hand, she asked in surprise, “Are you okay? How did you get hurt?”

While speaking, Old Mrs. Jones glanced at David. There was a

complicated look in her

eyes.

She thought to herself, “Don’t tell me that he was too forceful with her and accidentally hurt her in the process?”

Rachel smiled. “I got a scratch when I accidentally broke a flowerpot earlier. Mrs. Jones, please don’t worry. It’s just a minor injury.”

“I’m glad you’re fine.” Old Mrs. Jones nodded thoughtfully. She suddenly grabbed Rachel’s hand and said with a kind smile, “Since you’re hurt, you should stay here tonight.”

David raised his eyebrows. He chimed in, “Yeah, and it’s raining outside. I don’t think it’s going to stop anytime soon, or at least not tonight.”

“Rachel, your body is not fully recovered yet. You must not expose yourself to the rain. Since you’re also injured, it would be terrible for you to get drenched,” Old Mrs. Jones said seriously.

David handed a cup of tea to Old Mrs. Jones. With a small smile, he said, “Grandma’s words make sense.”

was out of the blue, catching her off guard. She did not know how to respond to the old

the night

them

etiquette. Her eyes sparkled as she

the mention of her parents, Rachel lowered her gaze. She shook her head and said softly, “My mother passed

her father… It was better not to think

She thought to herself, “He’s as good as

If you are, why don’t you move in here with me? It’s not safe

That’s your own rule.” David gave his grandmother

to be broken!” Old Mrs. Jones snorted softly before pouting. “You’re trying so hard to

David was speechless.

her lips awkwardly. She then lowered her head and ate in

hand

was smooth like porcelain. Rachel watched with fascination as he gracefully picked

of the shrimp

could peel a shrimp so gracefully and quickly. She had caught sight of his hand by accident, but now, her

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