Such a Rude and Noisy Woman novel Chapter 383

Hiram looked at Luke. "Collect as much evidence as you can." He saw the confusion cloud on the man's face. "Even if we grew up together, I won't tolerate her if she refuses to come to her senses," he said coldly sinking his head once again in the sofa.

Luke couldn't believe his ears and asked him one more time. "Are you really sure about this?" His eyebrows furrowed. "If this gets out, she would have no way back. Do you understand the conseque-"

Hiram threw the documents on the table and cut him off,"Shouldn't you be the one to answer those questions? You're the lawyer here, so why ask me the questions?" he said glancing at Luke.

Hearing the finality in his tone, Luke pressed no further, throwing his hands in the air. "Alright, fine. I won't ask anymore. I'll gather all the evidence," he moved to stand up and walked towards a window. Looking outside, he said,"If you change your mind, you know where to find me, but if you don't ..." he paused, as if waiting for Hiram's response, but he remained silent. "The investigation will proceed accordingly, and all the evidence will be against your sister." Luke finished.

Hiram lay down on the sofa, deep in thought. Even if he did otherwise and prevented it now, the time would come for the whole truth to be revealed.

Lydia had brought all the consequences to herself.

Hiram had been forgiving. He had given her so many chances, but she insisted on having her way.

If she listened to him and stayed in the US, this wouldn't have happened.

Hiram had done everything as an older brother, but this was the end of his rope. It was time for her to face the music.

His thoughts were interrupted when Rachel came in, holding two cups in her hands. She paused briefly by the door looking from one man to the other, then walked forward to put a cup of tea in the table. Luke sat down and sipped the warm tea. Then, Rachel handed the juice to Hiram.

"What are you two talking about for you two look so serious?" she asked, and then turned to Luke. "Luke, I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for my mom. Would you please stay for dinner? My mom wants to cook for you to show her gratitude."

She smiled at him, her eyes expectant.

Luke glanced at Hiram and said "Hiram, can I? Fannie even wants to cook for me."

he asked and looked at him hopefully.

If Hiram didn't agree, he wouldn't dare take a bite even if a full table of delicacies was laid out in front of him.

Hiram said nothing and just grinned. He sipped the juice Rachel gave him, his grin turning into a slight frown.

Since the incident of him getting shot, Rachel had forbidden him to drink anything strong, including tea and coffee. He put the juice down on the table.

"That would be good. I'm tired of being cooped up in here all day. You can rescue me from my boredom. It'll be great if you can chat or play cards with me," he said.

At once, Luke's face visibly brightened with pleasure. "I'm all yours! I'll give you a night you won't forget!" The three of them laughed at his words. Hiram added after they quieted down,"Oh, speaking of… Daniel is here at the city too. How about I call him to come over?"

Hiram looked at Rachel and waited for her opinion.

She nodded and said,"Yeah. It's been a long time since we last saw each other. We met that day in the hospital, but we barely had time to say hello. It would be nice if he could come over."

If there was anyone that could be her friend and her mentor at the same time, it was Daniel. He had taught her a lot of things and given her plenty of advice, some of which would be valuable to her for the rest of her life.

"Okay, give him a call," Hiram said to Luke and reached for documents on the table, but Rachel was faster.

"Alright, break time! You've been reading for nearly two hours. It's not good for your recovery!" she said to him as she held the documents beyond his reach.

Looking at his empty hands, Hiram had no choice but to relent to his wife. He looked at her and her furrowed eyebrows, and couldn't help but smile. "Fine, fine. But at least stay here and chat with us. It feels awful to lie here and have nothing to do," he coaxed.

"I have a better idea. Why don't I take Jonny and Joyce here? They've been complaining the whole day that no one plays with them. I'll get them for you. Just wait a minute!" Rachel touched his head, gently combing his hair with her fingers, and then headed to the door.

A moment later, Rachel brought the kids with her to the study. Joyce came in with her sketch book and her favorite Barbie princess tucked in her arms while Jonny had his favorite comic book with him. Joyce climbed to the sofa and settles herself on Hiram's side. Jonny walked over to Luke.

"Uncle Luke, can you read this comic book with me please?" Jonny asked, his round eyes looking up to Luke.

"Of course my dear godson!" he said, lifting Jonny into his arms. "Look at you! You are even more handsome than the last time we met." He bent down and said softly,"Would you like be my son-in-law after my daughter's born?" he asked, winking at the child.

Jonny tilted his head and thought for a moment before asking,"What's a son-in-law, Uncle Luke?"