The Silent Wife

Chapter 91

Nancy felt her heart ache as she watched Rachel walking off.

Amber was in her bedroom on a phone call with Tina later that night. “Tina, did you know how angry

Justin was when he saw that mute girl earlier? If Julian hadn’t stepped forward to protect and clarify her side of the story, I’m sure that she would have gotten chased out of the house the very next day,” she uttered.

“What happened after that?” Tina asked.

“Justin found out that I was the one who was behind all of this in the end. However, he didn’t blame

Tina let out a chuckle on the other end of the line. “I’ll have to congratulate you then. It looks like you’re one step closer to becoming my cousin-in-law.”

“To be honest,” Amber didn’t finish her words as she was shocked by the person who pushed her bedroom door open. “Dad” she muttered before hastily ending the call.

Jefferey was clutching onto the doorknob, and his face appeared rather grim. “What have you been doing the whole day today?”

Amber’s expression stiffened. “N-Nothing much…”

“I heard everything that you said, and Tomas told me about it as well. That was too bold and risky of a move!” Jefferey cried.

“Dad…” Amber was so shocked that her face turned into the color of paper. “Please listen to me, Dad. I can explain,”

“You should think twice before doing such a thing in the future,” her father replied.

fear in Amber’s expression was replaced by a look of confusion after she heard what Jefferey said. “Aren’t you… angry at me?” she asked him. Amber couldn’t believe it at all. She had expected

practically one of those useless moves made in chess,” Jefferey uttered with the same

you mean by that, Dad?” Amber

to ignore my orders and words now that she’s in the Burton Family. I should have never allowed her

her since a

Amber a glare. “Today’s incident could have taken a turn for the worse if Justin hadn’t decided to

after what happened today, and he even bought me dinner after that. This shows that he doesn’t care about Rachel at all. She may as well be a decorative piece of furniture at home. I

he knitted his brows a little. Hudson Pharmaceuticals had just undergone a spot check by the drug administration agency, and a good number of their medications had been confiscated. Thus, their company had no choice but to delay some of their client’s orders. On top of that, Jefferey had lost so much money after investing in property. With that thought in his mind, he gently patted the back of Amber’s hand. “I’m not against the idea of you dating Justin,

was delighted. “What is

to get me some private and confidential files from Justin,” he uttered. Amber was stunned

meet Janice. They had agreed to meet up at their usual spot, and Janice ordered

after placing her bag

court case today, so I doubt he’ll be able to

Was there some sort of development in the matter after what happened yesterday?”

memory of the photo and name she had seen on the tombstone before passing out. She was surprised when she found out that the one person the Hudsons never spoke of in the family was related to her

Lionel died after his car flew off a cliff, and Selena disappeared in the ocean. Both of these incidents occurred around the same period of time, and there were a few puzzling details about it but no solid evidence. Why? Why are

and followed

saw how Rachel seemed to hesitate

during Ancestor’s Day, but I

person

Rachel nodded.

who is it?” Janice

look surfaced in Rachel’s eyes as she carefully drew a few strokes on the table with her finger.