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.”

have a chance to speak, was speechless. Old Mrs. Jones’s proposal was out of the blue, catching her off guard. She did not know how to respond

night at their place. It

of them sat down at the table

elegant dining etiquette. Her eyes

her gaze. She shook her head and said softly, “My mother

was better not

Rachel’s eyes. She thought

and said, “Then, are you living on your own? If you are, why don’t you move in here with me? It’s not safe for a young girl to live alone. If you move

you shouldn’t talk when you’re eating. That’s your own rule.” David

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

David was speechless.

pursed her lips awkwardly. She then lowered

a hand

skin was smooth like porcelain. Rachel watched with fascination as

great skill, he peeled the shell of the shrimp in a matter of

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

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