Such a Rude and Noisy Woman novel Chapter 185

"Okay, I'll go. I'm free on Sunday, " Rachel replied readily.

"Well, that's good, " said Joanna, cheerfully, and then she turned to Hiram. "Take Rachel with you to the auction this Sunday. Buy whatever Rachel likes. I'll repay you for the expense." With that, she picked up the cup of milk to have a sip.

"Hiram, I'll be leaving now. I hope you both enjoy your dinner. Rachel, come over with Hiram for dinner when you're available, "

Said Joanna as she stood up and proceeded to walk towards the door, smiling.

Hiram and Rachel accompanied her to the elevator and bid her a fond farewell.

Watching his mother leave, Hiram held Rachel's hand and said gently, "You don't have to go to the charity auction if you don't want to. I just don't want you to force yourself to do anything because of my mother."

"Why do you say that? I've already promised mom that I would go, so why not? It's not a big deal really." Rachel raised her head to look at him, wondering what he was worried about.

Hiram stared back into her deep, endless black eyes. She was so pure and sincere. Why did his mother invite Rachel to the auction? Although Rachel didn't know the reason behind it, he did.

"I'll take you to a place tonight and then you'll know why I said that."

Hiram decided to tell Rachel of his mother's intentions. He didn't want to see her bewildered and caught by surprise at the auction when she finally realized what she was facing.

The couple had dinner together after dark. Then Hiram changed into casual sportswear as they were about to go to the People's Park, which was the largest park in H City, for a walk.

They walked around the park, hand in hand, hearing people make small talk. Soon she realized Hiram's intention of bringing her there.

Rachel heard at least three people talking about the kidnapping incident that happened at the theater. They were disputing the rights and wrongs of the case, and mainly Hiram's decision to choose his sister instead of his wife.

One person accused Hiram of being an unfaithful husband, for abandoning his wife at the moment of crisis.

Rachel was amused and unable to stop herself from laughing when she heard the accusations against Hiram. After the theater incident, almost everyone stood up for Hiram, persuading her to make allowances for his difficulties.

However, now when she realized that she had so many people behind her, speaking up for her, she felt glad and thankful.

"What are you laughing at? Are you happy, now that you've finally had your revenge?" joked Hiram, as he looked back at Rachel's smiling face.

Although people were talking about him and calling him down, he didn't care. It was worth it, so long as he could see her smile happily.

"Aha, that's exactly what you deserve, " replied Rachel cheerfully, holding her head up to feel the cool breeze from the water under the bridge.

"People know the truth in their heart. You see your actions and choice have caused public indignation. You're supposed to say sorry to me."

"I know I was wrong, and I have regretted my actions ever since.

But more than anything else, I'm afraid of losing you. If you hadn't come back safely, I don't know what I would have done, " replied Hiram affectionately, embracing Rachel from the back.

Hiram had spent all those days being depressed, but now that he was able to bare his soul to her about the incident, he was finally able to find some solace in his heart. The fact that his reputation was damaged, didn't matter to him at all.

"Thank God that He sent you back to me safe and sound so that I can make it up to you, " continued Hiram with a grateful tone.

Hiram had been beating himself up over this ever since Daniel told him about Rachel's suffering. He hated himself for what Rachel had gone through and for not being at her side when she needed him the most.

"Hiram, I once said that if I had had another chance, I'd rather have never met you in the first place. I don't want to live in pain and in fear of danger anymore, " said Rachel with her eyes closed, trying to get rid of the painful memories.

Holding her tighter, Hiram furrowed his eye-brows and comforted her, "Rachel, I can't live without you. I promise I'll never give you up. Please, believe me."

Rachel sighed, as she stared pensively, at the reflection of the moon and the street lights on the surface of the water.

"Fate brought us together. I want to leave you, but I can't."

Hiram had always managed to keep her by his side. He received her mother, Fannie, with open arms and gave her a place at the Tulip Palace. Since her mother was with him, where else could she go? Her father died when she was only a child, leaving her with her mother. For Rachel, home was where her mother was.

They both stood silently on the bridge, facing the tranquil lake and leaving the noisy crowd behind. The soft lamplight and the spectacular views of beautiful night scenery made the atmosphere even more charming.