The Silent Wife

Chapter 52

Facing Hans’s surprised look, Rachel could only force a bitter smile. Yes, I am indeed married, but for rather embarrassing reasons.

The library security guard hurried over but was blocked by Tina’s bodyguard, and the two parties were at a standstill.

Hans was calm in the face of the ruckus. “I don’t care about your background. We are living in a civilized and lawful society now. Do you really think you’re beyond the law?”

“Who do you think you are?” Tina snorted mockingly and turned to Rachel. “I underestimated you. I have heard that you have a complicated relationship with Julian Peters, and now, there’s another man! Does Justin know that you are spending his money on men?”

In the face of public condemnation, Rachel clenched her teeth and was about to stand up for herself when Hans shielded her behind him.

She looked up with a shocked expression. The next second, he confronted Tina, commenting, “Battery and assault of others in public places will result in five to ten days of jail. As for slander and defamation, serious cases will warrant a maximum of three years’ prison sentence.”

His words were confident and persuasive. Even Tina, who was used to having her own ways, was secretly taken aback by the seriousness of the offense.

Just then, a bodyguard stepped in and advised her in a whisper, “Miss Burton, if this gets out of hand,(This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com) I’m afraid that it’d be hard for us to explain to Mr. Burton. Let’s leave now.”

Tina was recently released by Jason after being grounded for a while. If the Burtons got hold of her misdemeanor, she might be grounded again. By then, it would be harder for her to regain her freedom.

“You stupid girl! We shall see. This thing between us is not settled yet!” After glaring at Rachel, she immediately scurried out of the building with her bodyguards.

“Nothing to watch here. Ladies and gentlemen, please disperse.” The security helped to disperse the crowds that had gathered.

Hans turned around to check on Rachel. “Are you alright? I’ll bring you to the hospital for a checkup.”

She shook her head. I’m fine, thank you.

He took a better look at her and said with heartache, “Look, your face is swollen. Your injury must be quite serious. Since my place is not far from here, I’ll bring you home to dress your wounds.”

at all when she delivered that slap. As a result, Rachel’s right cheek was awfully swollen, and she looked disheveled, with a head of messy

current state. She did feel uncomfortable when the crowd gossiped about her just now, so she accepted his kind offer. To be honest, she cared less about how the others

rented a duplex one block away from the library. His place was decorated in a simple fashion, and his living room was full of

now. I haven’t had the time to tidy up

nodded and took a seat on the sofa, and soon, he appeared with

carefully pressed them against her

the burning sensation on her cheek resulted in a sharp pain that shot through her,

the hot water

asked out of concern, “Are you sure you don’t want to lodge a police report? She assaulted you in

her head slowly. Since he was an attorney, she knew that he’d definitely help her if she asked. Still, considering that the perpetrator was Tina, a member of the

the cousin of Justin Burton, the

blank. “How did you get into trouble with

suddenly came to a realization and gave Rachel a shocked look. “Are you really…

keep her calm. (This

flashed across his eyes, but he forced a smile. “Well, I should wish you a

well-intended-sounded like piercing sarcasm when it landed on

was it? Have you had the

shook her head slowly. Why would the Burtons want to hold the wedding for their mute daughter-in law? They’d only make a

she was well aware that Justin only kept her around to use

Is he good to you?

a lump in her throat. Everything’s pretty good. I still have things to

head to dodge his gaze, she hurriedly picked up her bag to

“Rachel!”

him calling from behind, but she dared not turn around lest he saw tears streaming down her face. Things had changed over the eight long years, and the same went for relationships. Even

had hopped on an

following me around.” Dismissing her bodyguards with a few words,