The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 63

Chapter 63

The next morning, Rachel insisted on going through with the discharge procedure. Therefore, Julian took half a day off to send her back to the Burton Residence.

“My mother is not at home today, so you can take a good rest for a day,” he urged as he helped her back to her room. “Even if you are recuperating at home, you should rest well. Don’t move around as your injury will take at least three to five days to fully heal.”

She nodded. Thank you.

Then, Julian glanced at a figure hiding by the door before he deliberately raised his voice and added, “Some servants in the family have stayed here for a long time and have thus forgotten their identity. Although I am not the head of this house, I still have the power to dismiss servants.”

The shadow at the door shifted for a moment before it was Mrs. Duncan who walked out. She sheepishly answered, “Young Master Peters, I just care about Ra-I just care about Mrs. Burton and wanted to see whether there is anything I can help with.”

Julian snorted coldly. “Is that so? You’re not here to spy on us?”

At that, Mrs. Duncan’s face paled.

He warned, “I’m going back to work in the afternoon, so you better serve her well. If anything happens to her, my brother won’t let you off the hook.”

She hurriedly nodded, not daring to say anything more.

When he left, she stood in the doorway and looked at Rachel before speaking in an odd way, “Mrs. Burton, what do you want to eat tonight? I’ll have the kitchen prepare it.”

Rachel shook her head. I don’t have much appetite. Don’t mind me; just close the door for me.

“You need to eat a little. I’ll have the kitchen prepare something light for you.”

Mrs. Duncan’s uncharacteristic manner left Rachel feeling puzzled, but Rachel thought that her behavior was a result of Julian’s words just now. So, Rachel didn’t think much about it.

“Please rest first and I will send up the food tonight.”

Once Mrs. Duncan left, Rachel carefully got out of bed and opened her suitcase. Then, she placed the small wooden box that her mother left her into the canvas bag she usually took with her. Rachel did not intend to bring many things with her when she left Riverdale as a little savings and her mother’s items would be enough.

At night, Rachel ate some food before she felt tired. Then, she pulled the covers over her and went to sleep. At this time, the sound of an engine roared in the courtyard. It wasn’t long before Amber helped Justin into the living room.

“Oh, Amber, what’s wrong with Justin? Has he been drinking?” Sue exclaimed and went forward to help.

“Madam Parham, Justin seems to be drunk. I’ll send him up to rest.” Amber had a concerned look.

“Miss Amber, you drank a lot too. Are you alright?” Mrs. Duncan wanted to lend a hand, but Sue’s glance had stopped her from doing so.

Then, Sue instructed, “Mrs. Duncan, go and search for some hangover remedy and send it up later.

Amber, you should send Justin to his room. It’s the second room on your left on the second floor. Don’t enter the wrong room.”

Amber nodded as she met Sue’s gaze, trying to suppress her excitement that even her hands that were supporting Justin trembled. Sue smiled meaningfully and added, “Amber, please take good care of Justin.”

“I will, Madam Parham.”

After she placed Justin on the bed, Amber carefully probed him. “Justin, are you okay?”