The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 131

Chapter 131

After hesitating for a moment, Julian said, “Nothing. I just wanted to say that the weather’s good today. I’ll bring you and those two out to have a walk. The air here in Southwind is quite clean.”

“Don’t you have to go back to work?’

“I’m on leave today.”

Hearing that, she gave him a nod as a smile crept up her eyes.

The moment Gloria heard that they were going out, she quickly got off the piano and ran to the kitchen to discuss with Mary what food to pack. “Sandwiches, juice, milk… Oh, most importantly, the barbecue stand and the hammock!”

Victor then sighed with exasperation. “Do you think you’re going on a preschool field trip?”

The two continued to banter.

As Julian helped Rachel up, they gave each other a helpless smile.

Before leaving the house, a few bodyguards that Justin had assigned blocked Rachel from going out.

At once, Gloria said with annoyance, “What are you doing?”

“Miss Hochmann, Mr. Burton ordered that Mrs. Burton must not leave the premises.”

“We’ll be back at night. Just let it slide this time.”

“We can’t do that. Miss Hochmann, please don’t make things difficult for us.”

Turning back to take a look at Rachel, Gloria saw her face slowly darken.

‘It’s alright, Gloria. We don’t have to go!

“No way!”

With a dark face, Gloria said, “Rae, give me a moment.”

After saying that, she immediately walked away to make a phone call.

“Hello? It’s me.”

The one who picked up the call was Frankie. “Miss Hochmann? What can I help you with?”

After hearing what Gloria said, Frankie quickly headed to the ballroom to find Justin. “Mr. Burton, Miss Hochmann has called.”

Today, Justin donned a white suit which he rarely did. Compared to a black suit, the white suit toned down his angsty evil aura of his. He seemed much more peaceful in white.

At this moment, a lot of people were crowding the ballroom as they were all here to attend the engagement party of him and Amber.

“What is it?”

“Miss Hochmann said that Dr. Peters is with them today. They wanted to bring Mrs. Burton out, but they were stopped by Winston and the others.”

As Justin frowned, he noticed someone making their way toward him as they held their dress. He then said with a deep tone, “Just have them tag along.”

“Okay.”

Immediately, Frankie left with the phone.

The person who came to Justin was none other than Amber. She was wearing a long gown in light pink, “Why is Frankie in such a hurry? Did something happen?”

“Nothing. It’s just work. Let’s go.”

unenthusiastic. Hence, she decided to follow him with a frown.

As she walked, she asked the person by her side sotto voce, “How’s the plan going?”

“Don’t worry, the people are already prepared.”

Southwind Villa was close to several scenic areas that were less crowded in Riverdale. They were surrounded by forests and a big lake.

Julian led Rachel and the others to the side of the lake to lay out the picnic mat while Victor was in charge of the barbecue. Though Gloria still had a cast on one of her legs and had to rely on a crutch to support her, she still managed to set up the hammock between two trees.

Seeing that, Victor couldn’t help but comment, “You’re still very active despite being disabled.”

At once, she rolled her eyes at him. “Do you have nothing else to say?”

As Rachel was sitting on the foldable chair, Julian brought a woolen blanket over to cover her. “Are you cold?”

She shook her head in response. At this moment, she was facing the lake that had small ripples on its surface.

As it was autumn, there were fallen leaves all over the hill. The scenery was really magnificent.

“Drink some water.”

Thank you.

Standing by her side, he asked, “When the child is born, what are your plans?”