Chapter 185 Give Me A Daughter (1/2)

”Okay, I'll go. I'm free on Sunday, ” Rachel replied readily.

”Well, that's good, ” said Joanna, cheerfully, and then she turned to Hiram. ”Take Rachel with you to the auction this Sunday. Buy whatever Rachel likes. I'll repay you for the expense.” With that, she picked up the cup of milk to have a sip.

”Hiram, I'll be leaving now. I hope you both enjoy your dinner. Rachel, come over with Hiram for dinner when you're available, ”

Said Joanna as she stood up and proceeded to walk towards the door, smiling.

Hiram and Rachel accompanied her to the elevator and bid her a fond farewell.

Watching his mother leave, Hiram held Rachel's hand and said gently, ”You don't have to go to the charity auction if you don't want to. I just don't want you to force yourself to do anything because of my mother.”

”Why do you say that? I've already promised mom that I would go, so why not? It's not a big deal really.” Rachel raised her head to look at him, wondering what he was worried about.

Hiram stared back into her deep, endless black eyes. She was so pure and sincere. Why did his mother invite Rachel to the auction? Although Rachel didn't know the reason behind it, he did.

”I'll take you to a place tonight and then you'll know why I said that.”

Hiram decided to tell Rachel of his mother's intentions. He didn't want to see her bewildered and caught by surprise at the auction when she finally realized what she was facing.

The couple had dinner together after dark. Then Hiram changed into casual sportswear as they were about to go to the People's Park, which was the largest park in H City, for a walk.

They walked around the park, hand in hand, hearing people make small talk. Soon she realized Hiram's intention of bringing her there.

Rachel heard at least three people talking about the kidnapping incident that happened at the theater. They were disputing the rights and wrongs of the case, and mainly Hiram's decision to choose his sister instead of his wife.

One person accused Hiram of being an unfaithful husband, for abandoning his wife at the moment of crisis.

Rachel was amused and unable to stop herself from laughing when she heard the accusations against Hiram. After the theater incident, almost everyone stood up for Hiram, persuading her to make allowances for his difficulties.

However, now when she realized that she had so many people behind her, speaking up for her, she felt glad and thankful.

”What are you laughing at? Are you happy, now that you've finally had your revenge?” joked Hiram, as he looked back at Rachel's smiling face.

Although people were talking about him and calling him down, he didn't care. It was worth it, so long as he could see her smile happily.