The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 486

Gazing at Julian, Rachel asked concernedly, “How did you celebrate New Year’s holidays? Would you like to join us since Mr. and Mrs. Carter will be having their holidays abroad soon?” After all, she had never seen Julian taking a day off before ever since he took over the Burton Group.
Therefore, New Year’s Day seemed to Rachel that it was a perfect opportunity for forgiveness because it was a delightful occasion that gave families, friends, and couples a chance to bond with each other, no matter how strained their relationships might be. Nevertheless, Rachel reserved her judgment about the possibility of burying the hatchet with Julian, thinking that would depend on how things unfolded between them.
“Rachel, I’ll be flying over to Montenegro tomorrow morning, so I’ll be celebrating New Year’s Day there.” “Are you there to keep your mother company?”“Yes, I am.” Rachel then nodded and replied, “I see. Well, your mother is living in a place with which she is not familiar, so I guess you just made the right call to go over there and accompany her.”

“I’m planning to dine with her on the eve and spend the subsequent few days by myself. In fact, I’m thinking about revisiting our old haunts. Can you still remember them? Springfield Street used to be crowded with people during the festive seasons. It was crowded, wasn’t it?”

“Yeah, there was this pierogi restaurant there where it was always crowded with customers.”

“Oh yeah, there was also this barbeque restaurant that was Jolly’s favorite. I remember that was where we would go every time the festive season rolled around. In fact, even the restaurant owner would greet Samuel every time we visited.”

At the thought of what happened in Montenegro, Rachel began to go soft in her tone and sighed. “Well, it’s been a while since the last time I saw them.”

“So, Rachel, would you like to come with me?”

When Rachel heard those words, she paused and said, “Nah, I’ll pass.” Worried that Julian might read too much into her words, she added, “After all, this is the first time I’m celebrating New Year’s Day with Charlotte over here, as well as Samuel’s first one with Mr. and Mrs. Carter.” Deep down, she knew she couldn’t just leave with Julian.

Julian’s eyes darkened a little. “Are you reluctant to come with me because of your kids. or because you don’t want to tag along?”

Rachel’s hands twitched a little beside her body, her eyes appearing calm and indifferent.

“Maybe both.”

“This is all because of Justin!”

“No.”

“What other reasons could there be, judging from the way you replied? Actually, it’s not the kids whom you can’t forget. It’s Justin.”

“No.” “Do you think I’ll believe you? You could travel to Switzerland with Justin but won’t come with me to Montenegro? Have your wounds already healed? Or have you forgotten the fact that the little house in Montenegro is the only home you have left for the past five years?”

In the meantime, Rachel only responded in silence, quietly staring at the agitated man until he finished his sentence. While she seemed unusually calm on the outside, she appeared to have expected Julian’s agitated reaction on the inside. “You’re going to drag Justin into this, whether I’m coming with you or not. So, what’s the point of me going to Montenegro with you?”

“Here is the point.”

While Rachel remained silent, Julian shrugged his shoulders and exposed his palms. “I have everything I need now. Look at me. I’m the Burton Group’s president, and I can give you everything you ever want. My hands are no longer tied now, so why won’t you be with me?”

“Are you sure you have everything now?” Rachel took a deep breath and suddenly gave Julian a sympathetic look. “You left your mother alone in a foreign country and walked out on your friends-us. At the same time, you resort to dirty tricks just to win in business. So, do you really still think you’ve gained more than you’ve sacrificed? I admit that you’re one of the most powerful men in Riverdale, where everyone has to show you some respect. In fact, I’d say you’re as influential as Justin used to be back then, but ask yourself. Where are your family and friends? Where are the kind and empathetic hearts that you used to have for others?”