The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 470

Justin was already confined in the community hall for two days and one night. After listening to the commotion outside, one of the young committee members, namely Jethro Huxley, comforted him, “Mr. Burton, please don’t take it personally.

The townspeople aren’t taught basic etiquette. They snatch everything from the truck as soon as it arrives. We can’t even share the stuff equally according to the quota. If the second batch of supplies doesn’t arrive any time soon, I’m afraid that they’ll flip the community hall inside out.”

Justin’s brows knitted together tightly as he remained silent. He had not expected the situation to be this complicated before coming. Still, he was not that worried, for the problem would be solved once they got the relief goods.

Jethro observed the man, who was sitting on the long bench in front of a wooden table in the corner. The shabby environment could not even conceal the sophisticated grace flowing out from him. He did not seem like someone who would offer help in a run-down place like Greensborough.

After a while, a knock sounded on the door. “President Burton, it’s me.” The officer quickly opened the door with delight. “Assistant Beckham, how did it go?”

As soon as they received news of the problematic second shipment, Frankie traveled to town to find a solution because the signal tower had collapsed due to the heavy snowfall, rendering the area disconnected from the outside world. He entered the hall with his body covered in snow before closing the doors to tune out the noise.

“President Burton, the supplies should be here at any time soon. President Hudson called me this morning. She said that she’ll come in person to deliver the things from Hudson Pharmaceuticals. They should be here before. night.”

Justin’s eyes darkened. “Who told you to tell her this?” Frankie was paralyzed with shock. Justin was placid and unwavered as ever until he heard of the incoming shipment, which made his expression change. Meanwhile, Jethro, who was next to them, could not comprehend the situation at all. Even so, Justin did not explain a word as he rose to his feet and headed toward the door at once.

“President Burton.” “Mr. Burton.” The officer blocked his path with quick movements. “You can’t go outside right now.”

Justin’s expression turned thunderous as he growled, “Frankie, how long does it take to reach a place that has a connection?”  “You have to go into town, which will take around an hour.”

“I’m going there.” Justin could not let Rachel take the risk just for him. Even if the shipment was safely delivered, the townspeople were chaotic. If she was harmed in any possible way, he would regret it for the rest of his life for not being able to protect her.

In a worry that they could not bear the responsibility if Justin got hurt, the officer wanted to stop him, but Frankie grabbed his arm.

“What are you doing, Assistant Beckham? Don’t you know that the townspeople are waiting outside for Mr. Burton just to hurt him?”

“That’s not going to stop him either.” Frankie’s stomach churned with mixed feelings. “It’s all my fault. Had I known this beforehand, I would’ve stopped President Hudson from coming over.” “Who’s President Hudson?”

“Just leave it to me.” Frankie then sprinted toward Justin. At this moment, the courtyard had already plunged into a fray; a few of the people took over the truck, whereas some of them were holding hoes and shovels in their hands, their expressions fierce.

“He’s out!” One of them yelled, prompting the men jumping off the truck as everyone cornered Justin like a robust wall.

“You’re finally out. How does it feel to be a coward, huh?” The leader was a youngster glowering to Justin’s face. Despite his tender age, he was the notorious gangster in the village. “Give us all the food you have in the hall