My Mute Bride Chapter 35


    My Mute Bride Chapter 35


    In the headquarters of the Burton Group, there was incense with the scent of tea leaves burning. The


    refreshing scent had set a good tone for people to focus.


    Though Justin wasn’t old, he was rather old-fashioned. He did things in a minimal manner, and he


    always had a stoic expression. Perhaps that was why he was in charge


    of thepany at such a young age. Moreover, he was well-respected by everyone there,


    “Mr. Burton, the East Pearl Project is almost finalized. These are thetest updates.”


    “Alright.” He took over the documents and flipped through them as he leaned against the couch. At this


    moment, he casually asked, “How are things at the hospital?”


    At once, Frankie answered, “The operation went smoothly. Mrs. Burton has been taking care of her


    grandma on her own, and she’s recovering well and will be discharged in a week. Besides that, Mrs.


    Burton has been looking around for houses.”


    “She’s looking for houses?”


    “Most probably it’s for her grandma to stay after she gets discharged,” he exined. “Initially, Mrs.


    Burton has been staying with her grandma in the Hudson Residence. However, now that Mrs. Burton’s


    married, her grandma probably doesn’t want to continue staying there since they aren’t rted.”


    His words were carefully chosen as the truth was actually harsher. Based on Rachel’s position in the


    Hudson Family, her grandma would probably not livefortably there.


    Hearing that, Justin remained quiet for a moment before saying, “Regarding the house, arrange it for


    them privately.”


    Snapping out of a trance, Frankie answered, “Okay.”


    Wasn’t Mr. Burton uninterested in Mrs. Burton’s condition? His attitude toward her changes every day…


    On the other hand, Rachel had kept her grandmapany at the hospital for a few days. Seeing that


    she seemed to be covering well as she regained her energy, Rachel felt relieved.


    Early in the morning, Julian did his rounds and came to check for any post-op infections. After that, the


    hospital had arranged a single ward for Nancy which was much quieter than before.


    “Your grandma’s recovering well. If this goes on, she may be able to get discharged earlier than


    expected,” Julian said with a smile as he tucked his stethoscope into the pocket of his white coat.


    “Thank you for everything these past few days, Dr. Peters.” Although Nancy’s head was bandaged, she


    didn’t look like a patient at all. She was very energetic as she held Julian’s hand, giving him a look of


    adoration.


    “There’s something that I’ve been meaning to ask you.”


    With a gentle smile on his lips, he said, “What is it? Please go ahead.”


    “What do you think about Rachel?”


    What Nancy said had left Rachel bbergasted, and she had nearly cut herself with the knife she was


    using to cut apples.


    Meanwhile, Julian didn’t think it was odd. He took a nce at her before saying, “Rae’s good. She’s


    beautiful, and her personality is easygoing. Most importantly, she’s kind.”


    “Do you not mind that she can’t speak?”


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    Before he could answer, Rachel quickly tugged on her grandma as she signed. Grandma, what are you


    talking about? Cut it out.


    “She’s even shy now,” Nancy said with a smile. “Dr. Peters, Rae is around the same age as you.


    Although her academic background isn’t as extensive as yours, she didplete her masters and now


    has a steady job. She’s working at the Riverdale City Council Library as a bookkeeper.”


    Just like that, Nancy blurted everything out. She sounded like she was on a blind date trying to build


    her reputation. At that moment, Rachel wanted to bury herself deep in the ground.


    “Dr. Peters, Rae is a gooddy. You should consider her.”


    At this point, Julian looked a little confused. As he took a nce at Rachel, he noticed that she was


    carefully shaking her head as if asking him for help.


    It seemed that Nancy had yet to know his rtionship with Rachel. Not only that, she might not even


    know that Rachel was already married to someone.


    After chit-chatting, Nancy urged Rachel to send Julian off, which was a rather obvious attempt of giving


    them a chance to be alone.


    ‘I’m sorry. Please don’t take what my grandma said earlier to heart?


    As soon as they exited the ward, she quickly apologized to him.


    Obviously, Julian didn’t understand. “Does your grandma not know that you got married? Why didn’t


    you tell her?”


    The Burton Family was a rich family in Riverdale, so getting married into the family was considered a


    good thing no matter what Justin was like as a person.


    However, she could only show a forced look. ‘Please keep this a secret from my grandma for now. I’ll


    tell her everything when the timees?


    Maybe she wouldn’t even have to tell her if she could sessfully bring her grandma and leave


    Riverdale together.


    Seeing how troubled she looked, he frowned. “Is there something held against you that forced you into


    marriage with my cousin?”


    Hearing that, she froze.


    “He has always been introverted, so it was surprising when I heard that he was getting married. I


    initially thought that it’d be a business marriage of some sort. I heard that Hudson Pharmaceuticals had


    been in a pickle previously. Are you doing this because of the Hudson Family…”


    Seeing his concerned look, Rachel was touched, yet she felt aggrieved.


    Although Julian’s guess was notpletely right, it was the first time anyone had asked her this


    question after she was married to Justin.


    Everyone thought that she was very lucky to get married into the Burton Family; a mute that got


    married with Justin Burton must be very grateful.


    Shaking her head, she denied.


    At this moment, her phone rang, interrupting their conversation.


    After unlocking her cell phone, she saw an unfamiliar number calling her. After the call got connected,


    the sound of a man could be heard. “You must be Miss Hudson. I’m from the property center. Are you


    looking for a house? I happen to have one on hand, and I can bring you over to take a look this


    afternoon.”


    As she couldn’t speak, she wanted to end the call and text him back. However, Julian reached out and


    offered, “Let me.”


    As the two of them stood quite close, he heard what the property agent said earlier.


    He knew about her looking for a stay anyway.


    With gratitude, she then passed the phone over.


    “Hello, it’s not very convenient for her to pick up the phone right now. You can tell me about the


    property instead. This afternoon?” He took a nce at his wrist watch before saying, “Can we meet


    around 12.30 at noon? I’ll be having my break at that time so I can go over to take a look. Mm-hmm,


    okay then.”


    After hanging up, he returned the phone back to Rachel. “I’ll apany you to look at the house at 12


    noonter.”


    At once, she shook her head frantically. ‘No need to trouble you. I can go myself?


    “It’s fine, you seem a little gullible.” He offered a subtle smile before adding, “I’m free this afternoon


    anyway, so I’ll go with you.”


    “Thank you!


    She couldn’t reject him as she knew that she’d be a little afraid to view the property on her own.


    Not long after, it was 12 noon. Julian drove Rachel to meet with the property agent at the ce they


    agreed on earlier.


    The property agent who was wearing a formal suit was very friendly as he introduced them to the


    features of the house. “A unit is 150 square meters. Each block has a lift of its own, making it very


    convenient for elder people. It’s very suitable for your condition.”


    Following the property agent, Rachel took a good look at the unit right in front of her. It did seem like


    quite a good ce.


    The building has fifteen floors, and each unit had kitchens and bathrooms. They were also fully


    renovated and ready for moving in. Most importantly, the location was great. It was just a ten-minute


    walk away from the library she worked at. If something urgent came up with her grandma, Rachel could


    rush home very quickly.


    But…


    “Why? You don’t like it?” Julian’s voice came from behind. “I think it’s not bad here.”


    With doubts, she asked, “How much is the rent here?’


    Seeing her handwriting, the property agent smiled. “Don’t worry, Miss Hudson, this unit is very


    affordable. The monthly rent is three thousand.”


    Three thousand?


    Rachel was stunned to hear that.


    Though she didn’t have experience in renting houses, she knew that based on the location and the


    renovations, she couldn’t even afford a bathroom with three thousand.


    How is that possible?