The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson novel Chapter 28

Chapter 28 

“Dad, I’m heading out too,” Elliot said, trying to disguise his excitement. 

“Alright, son, it’s almost lunchtime anyway,” George said, noticing what Elliot was trying to hide. “Do you want to eat together?” 

“Sorry, Dad, I already have plans.” 

“Okay, be careful. Remember to come back on time because as a boss, you should set an example.” 

“Got it,” Elliot declared happily, then turned around and started running to the designated place mentioned in that message. 

The meeting place was a restaurant, so when Elliot arrived, he asked for a table for two in a somewhat secluded area for more privacy. 

Once seated, he sent a message to that person to let them know he had already secured a table. 

Elliot felt a little anxious yet happy because his sister–in–law had finally contacted him. He enjoyed her company and saw her as the sister he never had. 

While waiting, he ordered food for both of them. After about five minutes, someone tapped his shoulder, startling him a little. Elliot whipped around and found himself looking into the blue eyes he liked so much. 

“Deborah?” he asked, amazed at how she looked. 

[Hello, Elliot.] She greeted him with a smile, 

“Wow… you look different,” he said, hugging her. Come, sit down; they should be bringing the food soon.” 

[Thank you.] The brunette smiled as she sat across from the younger one. [How have you been?] 

“Good, I was the top student at college and I have my diploma now.” 

[Congratulations, I knew you could do it.] 

“Thanks, Debbie, you and Dad have always believed in me… unlike my mother,” he said, grimacing as he averted his gaze slightly. 

Deborah grimaced too because she didn’t understand why their mother would play 

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favorites between her children; she understood Isabelle’s hatred towards her… but not towards her son. [Well, let’s change the subject. How have you been?] 

“Good, although I’ll be busier now.” 

[And why is that?] 

“Well, Dad demoted Roger from president, leaving it vacant for me to fill it in soon.” 

[Why?] Deborah was surprised and confused because she didn’t think Roger would lose his position. 

“Dad said he took it away because of Grandpa’s will–apparently Roger had to fulfill certain criteria to become president, which he failed too.” 

[I see….He must be having a tough time right now.] 

“Yeah, and I guess you left the house because of Sophia’s pregnancy, right?” 

Yes and no.] Deborah sighed. 

“Excuse me, your dishes.” They were interrupted by the waiter who arrived with the food and drinks they ordered. 

The two smiled as they waited for him to serve the dishes before resuming their 

conversation. 

“Can you tell me more, Deborah?” Elliot asked. 

[I left because I was tired of the abuse, which I knew would have intensified because of her pregnancy.] 

“Yeah, I agree with you. And don’t worry, I’ll never acknowledge Sophia’s child as my nephew.” 

[But you can’t deny the fact that you’ll be an uncle.] 

“No, I hate Sophia because she’s fake,” he said, frowning. “Once, she tried to come. to a family party, and I confronted her because she was taking your place as my brother’s partner.” 

[Thank you, Elliot, but the act that you’re going to be an uncle is the reason I left Roger.] 

“What?” 

[I’m pregnant.]