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"No need, Father. I'm fine. What's more, it's been so many years, I've gotten used to it."Rachel had wanted to tell Jim about how her hearing had been restored, but changed her mind at the thought of William finding out. She couldn't afford for any accidents to happen at this critical period."You must get it checked out," Jim insisted. "I know you can lip read, and everyday conversations aren't a problem for you, but your world lacks something if you can't hear. Be good, contact the doctor when you're home. As for the cost…""Dad, you weren't the one who caused her ears to become like this! Her husband is the one she should be looking for, not us. Moreover, he owns such a huge company. Would he not have the money to treat his wife's condition?" Yvette butted in. Fire burned in her chest when she heard Jim defending Rachel so fiercely.Why would he do that? Rachel wasn't his biological daughter. He should hate Rachel as much as Yvette did! She was practically a sinner of the

Rachel couldn't hold back a smirk. The man who once swore so fervently that he would never let her get hurt turned out to be the one to hurt her the most.A man's promise only remained valid at the time when it was spoken, and not anymore after that.Rachel lowered her head and replied to his text. Her thumb hovered over the keys as she was plagued by hesitation. By the time she was done typing, her palms were all wet.[Sure, go be busy.]Jim could sense the change in Rachel's mood. "What is it? Did something happen?"Rachel kept her phone and snapped back to attention. "Father, William said that he's held up at work and might not be able to rush here. He said he'll have a meal with you next time."Jim didn't say anything further about it. "I know how busy you youngsters can get. It's fine. Why don't you head back after dinner?""No need. I have some things to attend to, too. We'll have a meal together next time, perhaps."Rachel didn't dare to tell Jim that she herself had n

Even Jim didn't know about it. How did Rachel know?Did she send someone to spy on Yvette?That must be it!Yvette refused to admit the truth. Her voice a pitch higher, she screeched, "What nonsense are you spouting? I say, Rachel, William probably dumped you! That's why he isn't with you this time when he used to come with you every time you come here."Yvette covered her mouth as she cackled."I know! He's probably with his childhood sweetheart. Why shouldn't he? Should he keep you, a pitiful deaf, company instead? Bringing you out would be embarrassing for sure!"Rachel's brows furrowed irritably—she looked visibly upset by Yvette's jab at her.This was precisely the reason she usually preferred to avoid coming home.She slowly approached Yvette and looked down at her, the disdainful look in her eyes striking fear in Yvette's heart.Rachel held Yvette's chin with her fingers, her gaze sending chills down Yvette's spine.Yvette's eyes widened as she stuttered, "What…what

"I can be a matchmaker, but I can't guarantee that Tyler will take a fancy to her. He's a picky man, very unfathomable. I really don't know him very well."Gerald wasn't bent on forcing Rachel to do anything more than that. "Sure."Rachel stood up, not wanting to stay here for a minute longer. "Wait for my call, then."After leaving her old home, Rachel could finally breathe easily. She felt so suffocated inside.She subconsciously touched the tender, wounded part of her forehead and hissed in pain.Yvette was vicious, as usual. Thankfully, she was still in shape to head home.She pulled her phone out to call for a cab, and saw a text from Cecilia.[Aren't you supposed to go home today to celebrate your father's birthday?]Rachel thought Cecilia had something to ask her, and quickly texted her a reply. [Yeah, what's up?]Cecilia sent her an angry face emoji, along with another text. [Look at Samantha's socials!]Rachel found something Samantha posted half an hour ago.[Hope

Rachel felt her breath catch in her throat. As it turned out, William had no intention of bringing her, which was why he made no mention of it.Was he that eager to introduce Samantha to everyone? That would certainly save him time explaining things to everyone when she eventually took Rachel's place.Just then, William walked out of the washroom and saw Rachel standing by the bedside table with his phone in her hand. His brows furrowed and he bolted toward Rachel, pulling his phone away from her."Learning to spy on others' phones now, aren't we?"Rachel's hands froze in midair, surprised by William's sudden appearance. "I just saw your phone screen light up and wanted to help you see if it's anything important. Why are you overreacting?"Rachel's explanation made William realize that he was indeed overreacting. His tightly knitted brows relaxed."Nothing. I've been so busy at work. I didn't want you bogged down by it too, that's all."William glanced at the text he receive