The Silent Wife

Chapter 38

Rachel could not refute Arthur’s words.

Everyone in the Burton Family knew that the person whom Justin initially wanted to marry was Amber, but she, a mute, was sent to the Burton Family on the night of their wedding instead.

Before Rachel could reply, Sue immediately continued speaking, “I know, right? I heard that she threatened her sister and said that our family is a dangerous tiger den. Apart from that, she also said that Justin is ugly and weird. Then, she pretended to be doing her younger sister a favor by marrying into our family.”

Rachel’s expression immediately changed when she heard that.

‘I have never said these words.’

“You are still trying to argue!” Sue still wanted to say something but Arthur broke her off.

“Enough. We don’t have to dwell on the facts.” Arthur’s eyes were as cold as Justin when he looked at Rachel, which in turn made her shudder even though she was not cold.

“Miss Hudson, since it was a misunderstanding, why don’t we resolve it? It brings no one happiness to force both of you to be together. It’s without a doubt that you are not compatible with Justin.”

Rachel clenched her fists tightly as she looked at Arthur in shock.

He then continued in a low voice, “Not many people know this marriage to begin with, so it’s probably better to stop right here to prevent more losses. The Burton Family will compensate you. Just forget about the marriage after that.”

Rachel looked at the people around her. Some of them were looking at her gleefully, while others merely seemed disinterested.

Even in her dreams she wanted to get away from the Burton Family,  (This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com) but Jefferey would never let her do that and neither would Justin. She could imagine the consequences if she did that.

With the great pressure placed on her, she shook her head.

Arthur’s expression darkened in response. “You don’t want to do that? Even if you are the young lady of the Hudson Family, you are not good enough for our family. On top of that, you are an illegitimate daughter. No matter what, to our family,”

The words ‘illegitimate daughter’ stabbed at Rachel like sharp daggers.

She clenched her fists so hard that her fingernails dug into her skin.

“Grandpa.” A loud voice rang from the door, breaking the tense atmosphere in the room.

her head and saw Justin walk past the door in large strides. His tailor-made black suit fit his

Arthur said coolly. “Good

a glance at Rachel. “Rachel is already my official wife. Marriage is not

tone became harsher. “The woman whom you are going to marry is the

“Grandpa.”

word ‘mute’, Justin interrupted him. “I’ve never said that the person | wanted to marry was the

that, silence fell upon the entire

also stunned to hear that and she looked at him

Family but I never said that she was

proven that they had

“You’re saying that the woman you wanted to marry from the

However, Sue was

you probably

so cold that she shut her mouth on

(This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com) know the person who gave Arthur the suggestion to bring her

to have

situation, the butler quickly tried to calm them down. “Sir, young master, the chef said that dinner is ready. Why

stood up, holding his crutch for support. “Let’s tuck

heaved a sigh

she sat beside Justin. Even though her clothes were quite plain, her demeanor was graceful and

not eat much, she took the initiative to peel the shells of the prawns for him, leaving just beautifully peeled prawn meat

Arthur did

also has the attributes of being an obedient wife who can take good care of her family. If she weren’t a mute, it’s actually not a

was summoned to the study by Arthur while Rachel waited for them

the maid poured tea for them, Sue chatted

heard that

replied with a

of Riley Corp., who is young

really are lucky!”

seemed to avoid the topic of the engagement as she murmured, “Actually, I don’t have plans to get married so soon.” Through the corner of her eye, she shot a glance at Rachel and suddenly changed the topic. “Hey, why didn’t

was sipping her tea when she heard that. In the end, she lifted her head but

a wedding like this, we will be a laughing stock. We can’t possibly risk such