The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 189

Chapter 189

Julian didn’t even look at his mother. Instead, he asked Rachel, “Are you alright? Is Charlotte fine?”

Rachel shook her head.

“You guys go on ahead. I’ll deal with this.” Julian held Rachel’s shoulders and pushed her out of the ward.

If it weren’t for the fact that Sue was Julian’s mother, Rachel would have doubled down on the insults and violence. The moment she got out of the ward, she ran into someone familiar. “I thought you’re on a business trip.” Rachel was surprised.

“Not until tomorrow morning.” Justin answered.

“So everything Sue said earlier…”

“I heard it.”

Since he was acting calm, Rachel thought he was on Sue’s side, and she sneered silently. Guess they’re birds of a feather, huh?

Julian came out a short while later.

Before he could say anything, Sue went past him, looking furious. Apparently, Julian told her something, so she only glared at Rachel and left without a word.

Julian said, “My mother can be annoying sometimes, Rachel. Just ignore her.”

“It’s fine. I don’t mind.” Rachel smiled at Julian. “Thanks for helping me out. I mean it.”

At the side, however, Justin’s face fell.

Julian lifted his wrist and looked at the time. “Why don’t I treat you to a meal? As an apology for my mother’s behavior.”

“No need for that.”

“Sure!”

Justin was the one who said no, but Rachel took the offer.

Justin asked, “Why’d you say yes? Charlotte just got out of hospital. She needs to heal up. What if she gets herself sick again from this?”

Charlotte tugged on his suit pants and blinked at Justin. “But I wanna go, Daddy.”

“I love democracy. It’s decided, then. Come on, Charlotte, let’s go.”

Julian picked Charlotte up and left. “Chop chop, you two.” After he was gone, only Rachel and Justin were left.

Justin looked furious, but Rachel only felt like laughing. “You can’t be jealous, can you, Justin?”

“Are you mad?” Justin stared at her like she was insane.

“So why are you worried? We’re just gonna go have a simple, ordinary meal.”

Veins started popping on Justin’s forehead.

Suddenly, Rachel stood on tiptoe and inched closer to him, their noses almost touching. “You’re nervous, Justin.” She put her hand on his shoulder, and his heart skipped a beat. “And your heart’s beating pretty loudly.” A smile curled her lips, sucking him in. Just as he was immersed in her smile, she patted his shoulder. “I’ll be going, then.”

The sound of her heels bellowed into the corridor, and Justin’s face fell. As he saw her off, he started clenching his fists. She’s playing me like a fiddle.

Charlotte and Rachel were sitting together in the restaurant, while Julian and Justin took up the other side.

Rachel was about to get her drink after it was served, but Julian stopped her. “Hold it.” He tested the temperature and handed it back to the waiter right in front of Rachel. “We don’t want this. Please get us a cup of hot black tea.”