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.

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

he scanned the living room, where he found Julian seated on the sofa. Next, he stole a look at

her room after coming

come down for

Justin went into the living room, leaving Sue standing there. She stole a glance

the staircase. “Young Master Justin, Mrs. Burton says

rolled her eyes and mocked Rachel out loud, saying, “It’s just her

an impatient look, turned to face Mrs. Duncan, and asked, “Why is she sick?

spoke all of a sudden, and Julian’s movements froze. Across from the coffee table, she met his icy glare that came with a hint of

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

wanted to check

you this: do not get involved with Rachel’s business in the future. If not, don’t blame me for

on the second floor, Rachel had just turned off the lamp on the desk and was about to go to bed when the door creaked

The bright lights in the corridor lengthened his shadows that were cast onto the floor and so happened to end

reflexive, she took a few steps back and gave

pack in her hands and the swollen cheek. “What’s the matter

fingers.(This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com) When he noticed the injuries, his

She pursed her lips.

I was careless and

think

a slap. Under his cold stare, she knew that

It’s Tina.

answer was unexpected, and Justin had

the

after some hesitation,

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

as he connected the dots between the incidents that had happened during the week. He mumbled in a low voice, “Her relationship with the chauffeur has been brought up to Grandpa. She was grounded until today. Do you think that

he stared squarely at