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.

leading Justin to the dining hall. “Justin, you’re home! Julian’s home early today as well. Dinner’s ready,

living room, where he found Julian seated on

into her room after

come

stole a glance at Mrs. Duncan and reluctantly had the latter go upstairs

the staircase. “Young Master Justin,

Rachel out loud, saying, “It’s just

look, turned to face Mrs. Duncan, and asked, “Why is she

the coffee table, she met his icy glare

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just wanted to check on

do not get involved with Rachel’s business in the future.

Rachel had just turned off the lamp on the desk and was about to go to bed when the

slender figure standing straight at the entrance. The bright lights in the corridor lengthened his shadows that were cast

took a few steps back and

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

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She pursed her lips.

was careless and got into an

you think I’m

marks on her face were clearly from a slap. Under his cold stare, she knew that lying was futile

It’s Tina.

Justin had a look of

the reason behind

nodded, but after some hesitation, she

two encounters with Tina: once at the summer villa and once at the underground wine cellar of the Hudson Vineyard. Although she

week. He mumbled in a low voice, “Her relationship with the chauffeur has been brought up to Grandpa. She was grounded

stared squarely at her with