My mute bride novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161

“Rachel’s incident is complex but I’m not getting rid of her just yet,” Jefferey answered in a faraway tone, but it sounded more like he was talking to himself. “She’s important to the company’s survival. I wouldn’t have kept her around otherwise.

Amber’s heart sank. After her father had gone out, she sat on the edge of her bed and gulped a glass of water. She was a spoiled girl, so that was the first time she ever heard her father talking about Rachel in such

a high regard. But instead of listening to him, she got jealous. Really? Important to the company? Why?

Riverdale’s winter was hauntingly beautiful and it was as if life itself seemed to have gone into a slumber. Not a soul was stirring, at least not on the surface. In a tailor shop within the old area, Janice pulled the curtains back slightly and rubbed her freezing hands. Ever since she was suspended, she had been helping her grandfather with his tailor business.

“Did you find her?” Julian quickly stood up. It had been two months since he got that slip from Rachel.

However, Janice shook her head. “No. Not even a clue.”

“How did this happen? She can’t have disappeared into thin air!” Julian was starting to panic. “It’s been two months. This can’t go on any longer. I’m going to ask him where he’s hiding her.”

“Do you think he’ll tell you?” Janice countered with a serious look. “No news is good news. Perhaps the best news.”

“So we’re just gonna do nothing but wait?” Julian was already getting ready to take Rachel overseas with him when he got that slip two months ago but when he went to see her the next day, there was nobody left in the

villa, save for Jennifer. That being said, Jennifer knew nothing about Rachel’s disappearance as well. After that, he turned to Janice, thinking that she could at least find some clue.

“Justin is a cautious man. We won’t find her that easily now that he has hid her away. And he knows I’m Rachel’s friend, so he’s going to be doubly on guard.”

Upon hearing that, Julian asked, “What should we do then? He’s going to kill Rachel at this rate.”

“He’s your cousin. You should know him better than I do. Since he’s hiding her, that means he’s not trying to kill her. My guess is…”

“What? What is it?”

“He’s worried that you might take her away.”

Julian paled and he plopped back down on the chair. “Great! Now I feel like punching myself. I should have been more careful and shouldn’t have let him know I was taking her overseas.”

“Don’t beat yourself up. We’re not out of options just yet.”

“What else can we do?”

“Since he locked her up, he’ll be seeing her for sure. We can’t get a hold on him, but someone can.”

“Who?”

“Gloria.”

Julian paused for a moment. Oh-yeah! Justin trusts Gloria the most. He’ll be on his guard, but not when it comes to her.

The bell chimed at midnight, announcing the arrival of Springfest. The feeling of festivity rose with each

chime, eventually reaching a fever pitch. Although Springfest was here, someone wasn’t in a celebratory mood. She was locked in a claustrophobic room with nothing but a bed, a simple desk, and a TV. It was airing

A frown creased Justin’s forehead. He picked up a pierogi, dipped it in vinegar and tried to feed her. “Here, have a bite.”

However, she turned away.

“Even if you don’t want to eat, the baby has to.”

I never wanted this child.

Justin’s face fell. A moment later, he gripped her face harshly. “Say that again.”

At this point, there was nothing but pure, unadulterated iciness on Rachel’s face. Not a day had gone by without misery after she found out she was pregnant. She struggled to come to terms after her first miscarriage, but she couldn’t bring herself to love the child she was bearing this time.

She was like a bird locked in a cage being fed by her owner. Her freedom was snatched away from her and she had lost the most basic dignity of what it means to be human, all because Justin wanted his child to come to this world.

Justin then gripped her face even more tightly, warning her, “Do you really think I can’t threaten you anymore? You think you can do anything you want now? I’ll have you know that thug who follows you around is searching for you everywhere. He even tailed me today.”

Rachel froze up when she thought of Victor. What did you do to him?

Justin let her go and tried to feed her the pierogi again. “Open your mouth.”

Rachel bit her lip as tightly as she could, glaring at Justin. She wanted to refuse but in the end, she opened her mouth and let him feed her. However, the pierogi tasted bitter, like despair and sadness.

It had been two months. Two whole months of suffering.