Chapter 576
Betrayal At The Altar (Rachel and David)
Chapter 576
Old Mrs. Jonesâs words had a double meaning.
It seemed that she was talking about coffee and the shattered jar, but she also seemed to be talking
about Old Mr. Jones, who was far away in Aureliana.
Everyone present could understand Old Mrs. Jonesâs implication.
Rachel did not say anything.
Previously, she had heard from David that Old Mrs. Jones and Old Mr. Jones had a conflict, which was
why Old Mrs. Jones ran away from home. However, judging from Old Mrs. Jonesâs attitude now, this
conflict would probably not be resolved in a short period of time.
âSince you donât like Blue Mountain, then try the Mandheling coffee I brought for you this time,â David
said and gestured for the (ser vant ) to bring it over.
Rachel tacitly took it and methodically made a coffee.
She handed the cup of coffee to Old Mrs. Jones with both hands. âHave a try, Grandma.â
âLeave these things to the subordinates.â Old Mrs. Jones took the cup of coffee and put it aside
casually. She stroked Rachelâs hand and her tone turned soft and amiable again. âMy good girl, did I
scare you just
now?â
Rachel smiled faintly. âIâm not like a cat or anything. Grandma. How could I be frightened so easily?â
Davidâs lips curled into a meaningful smile. âYeah, youâre not a cat, indeed.â
Hearing this, Rachel looked over and saw Davidâs hand brushing past his lips.
Some ambiguous scenes flashed across Rachelâs mind. Her fair cheeks were slightly flushed.
Old Mrs. Jones silently watched the eye contact between RacheĻand David, and an ambiguous smile
flashed across her eyes.
âOld Mrs. Jones, the food is ready,â Rosie said.
Old Mrs. Jones nodded and held Rachelâs hand. âLetâs go to dinner.â
Rachel replied, âOkay.â
During the meal, the atmosphere was very harmonious.
âWell, are you leaving me alone outside so you can have a family reunion here?â A sudden voice
sounded.
The woman said this in a soft but squeaky voice that was filled with strange emotions, making it sound
a little harsher.
When Old Mrs. Jones heard this, she put down the fork in her hand. âIf you want to join us for dinner, Iâll
tell them to get you utensils. But if youâre deliberately looking for trouble, Iâd suggest you leave!â
Marina was dissatisfied in the first place. When she heard Old Mrs. Jonesâs words, she became even
angrier.
However, faced with David, she could not help but feel a little afraid.
After thinking about it, she could only vent her anger on Rachel. âIf an outsider can just stay here and
eat calmly, why canât I?â
As she spoke, she threw her bag to the (ser vant) beside her and sat opposite Rachel.
âGood job, Miss Grey. Not only my nephew, a man who never gets close to women, jumps through
hoops for
you all day long, but also Old Mrs. Jones is willing to trust you. Iâm afraid I wonât be able to do that for
the rest of my life.â Marina deliberately said this in a mean tone. She was like a dagger that had lost its
rationality and wanted to stab anyone in front of her.
Rachel looked up at her and said with a faint smile, âMaybe Iâm naturally likable.â
In other words, Marina could only blame herself for not being liked!
When Marina heard the mockery in Rachelâs words, her face immediately darkened. She stared at her
coldly. âYou are so shameless, Rachel Grey!â
However, before she could finish her sentence, David put down the fork in his hand.
The fork hit the table, making a neither loud nor soft sound, making Marinaâs heart (sk ip) a beat.
âSince when do you think you have the right to tell my girl what to do?â David looked up, his sharp gaze
stabbing at Marina like a sharp knife.
Marina secretly gritted her teeth and suppressed the anger in her heart. She looked at Old Mrs. Jones
with an aggrieved expression. âMom, just look at how this woman has incited David to behave like this!
He doesnât even show any respect for his own aunt! It seems like he has no regard for you either!â
As she spoke, she raised her voice and was about to cry
Rosie, who was standing on the side, looked impatient. Miss Marina, youâre not a child anymore. Why
do you have to cry every time you see Old Mrs. Jones? Canât you just let Old Mrs. Jones have a
peaceful
meal?â
There was a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.
If it was an ordinary person, Marina would throw a fit on the spot, but this person was Rosie Crox.
She was Old Mrs. Jonesâs most trusted person.
Often, the words she said were equivalent to Old Mrs. Jonesâs attitude.
Marina clenched her fists under the table and turned to look at Old Mrs. Jones, who was sitting in the
main seat of the table.
Seeing her indifferent attitude, Marina immediately knew that if she continued to argue, she would be
the one who would be embarrassed in the end.
She wanted to get up and leave, but she was the one who asked to stay here in the first place. If she
left just like that, she would definitely look like a clown.
Helpless, Marina could only bite the bullet and sit here to eat.
However, this meal tasted extremely insipid to her.
Especially when Marina saw David sitting with Rachel, she felt even more unhappy. âMom, Davidâs
birthday is coming. According to the rules of the Jones family, we should go home, right?â
Old Mrs. Jones looked at Marina indifferently. âThis is Trinisia garden, not the Jones family. Stop with
the Jones family thing.â
away
âMom, even if youâre upset, you should have some restraint. Itâs okay for you to throw a tantrum and
run
from home, but what about David?â Marina said, âDad and my brother have been thinking about him.
Theyâve been preparing for his birthday party for a long time. I heard that someone from the Clifford
familyâ¦â
âDonât talk when youâre eating!â Old Mrs. Jonesâs eyes gradually darkened. Her words carried a hint of
warning. âHave you forgotten the rules I taught you in the past?â
Old Mrs. Jones rarely got angry.
It was precisely because of this that once she was enraged, it would cause fear to arise in oneâs heart.
Marina froze for a moment, and her grip on her fork tightened. Finally, she couldnât take it anymore and
down her utensils. âI shouldnât have come here today!â
With that, she stood up and left.
Old Mrs. Jones watched her leave and said coldly, âFrom now on, you donât have to come here
anymore.â âAre you chasing me out of the house?â Marina narrowed her eyes, her expression
unreadable. âWell, the Jones family means nothing to you. Youâre too good to be here with me,â Old
Mrs. Jones said.
Marina stared at her without blinking. She snorted and left without looking back.
After Marina left, Old Mrs. Jones lost interest in eating. She told David and Rachel that she was going
back to her room to rest.
In the dining room, Rachel rested her chin on one hand and rested her other hand on the table. Her
clean and slender fingers tapped on the tabletop, again and again, which was nerve-racking. âIs that
person from the Clifford family a woman?â
David frowned slightly. âIt could also be a man.â
Rachel narrowed her eyes slightly. âIf itâs really a man, why did she say that in front of me just now?
Why did grandma interrupt her at the critical moment?â