Such a Rude and Noisy Woman novel Chapter 382

From the sound of the footsteps, Rachel knew that Hiram had come in. She breathed a weary breath and smiled helplessly.

"I'm not a good wife because I was unfaithful. I hugged another man secretly," she said, and her voice awash with sorrow. She gave an empty laugh. "Maybe I don't deserve to be your wife, Hiram," she continued, and her back still turned to him.

"He knew I was in the room, but he still said all those things. It looks like there is nothing left to save from my reputation." She blinked against the tears that were threatening to fall from her eyes.

Hiram stayed silent for some moments, looking at Rachel's back. Her shoulders were slumped and her head was bowed. His chest tightened at the sight. She looked so fragile, as if she would fall over the moment a breath of wind blew on her. Hiram sighed and said softly,"Rachel, you can tell me what happened that day. You know I will believe you."

She walked towards the sickbed. Two bags were on top of it, packed. She kept her gaze lowered to it, putting inside the two things she forgot. "He came to say goodbye.

He also said that he was letting go of his resentment, and that he would no longer intrude in our lives." She paused, hesitating. "He hugged me as farewell. It was the first and last." She zipped up the bag.

"I won't force you to trust me, but what I told you was the truth," she finished, her voice cracking.

Hiram listened to every word. He continued to look at her but made no move to come closer. "I believe you," he said gently.

A gasp escaped from Rachel. She turned around, her eyes glistening. "Really?" she asked, hesitant to meet his eyes. "Aren't you doubting me?"

Hiram closed the gap between them and put his hand on Rachel's chin. Lifting her face, he saw the question in her eyes. He held her gaze and his eyes speaking to hers. "I trust you." Hiram said as his thumb slowly traced her cheek. "I know who you really are, and I will always believe in you."

The embrace between Rachel and Patrick didn't make him feel good, but Hiram knew the woman he married. He trusted her, as he always had for the past four years.

Rachel closed her eyes and lifted her hand to touch Hiram's. She looked at him and her gaze answered his warmly. "Hiram, I will never leave you. As long as you believe me, I don't care about what other people say."

What other people thought of her was of no consequence. Only Hiram, and his trust mattered. His voice would drown out everyone else's, and for Rachel, that was more than enough.

"I promise. I believe you." They held each other for some time, letting the silence take away all heaviness.

After a while, Carl came in to help Rachel carry her things. They were going to return to home. They got out of the ward and saw Gavin and Lydia standing at the door.

"Hiram, why don't you go back to our villa first? Mom and I will take good care of you," Lydia said. Upon seeing that Hiram was about to leave, Lydia tried to persuade him to go with them.

She knew that it would be difficult to see him again.

"Yes, Hiram, your mom is waiting for you at home," Gavin added.

Hiram glanced at Rachel and took her hand, then looked at his father. "Dad, I promised Joyce and Jonny that we would go home today. I will take Rachel and the kids to see mom and you in a couple of days."

He intertwined their fingers and squeezed Rachel's hand as he answered. After nodding goodbye to Gavin, he left, and his hand still held Rachel's.

Gavin followed him with his eyes

and gave out a sigh when he was gone.

Lydia touched her father's back and said,"Dad, don't worry. Hiram said he would bring the kids to see us in a few days. You don't need to be troubled." Gavin looked at her.

"I know, Lydia," he replied. Giving out another sigh, he walked out of the hospital with Lydia.

Rachel and Hiram were on the way home. After some time, Hiram pulled over beside the road.

Rachel looked at him, her expression asking her question. "Honey, I need to meet someone. Wait for me in the car, I'll come back as soon as I'm done," Hiram said.

"Okay, but be careful. Don't stay too long," Rachel replied. She was still feeling worried as Hiram had not yet fully recovered. The doctor advised him to rest and avoid any physical or emotional stress.

Sensing her worry, Hiram smiled at her and said,"I know." He got off the car and

walked over to another car not far away.