Chapter 120
Author: Calendula
last update2026-03-02 18:24:39

Rachel gave a faint smile, then handed a white envelope to Thom. “This is for you,” she said calmly.

Thom did not take it immediately. He looked at Rachel for a few seconds, as if trying to read the meaning behind his wife’s attitude. Rachel looked too calm. Even her smile felt a little forced.

Shenina was sitting on the living room carpet, playing with her new doll. Thom glanced at his daughter for a moment, then spoke in a flat voice.

“Aunt Uly.”

A few seconds later, a middle aged woman came out of the kitchen. She was the new maid Thom had hired a few days ago.

“Yes, Sir?”

“Please take Shenina to her room,” Thom said.

Aunt Uly immediately nodded. She approached Shenina and gently picked the little girl up. “Come on, little miss. Let’s see the new toys in your room.”

Shenina did not protest. She even waved her small hand at Thom before being carried away.

After the sound of their footsteps disappeared upstairs, the living room became much quieter.

Only then did Thom take the envelope from Rachel’s hand. He sat casually on the sofa, crossed his legs, and opened it.

Inside were several sheets of official paper with a hospital stamp. Thom read slowly. His eyes moved from top to bottom, following every sentence calmly.

The letter was a report of Rachel’s psychological examination from a psychiatric specialist. It clearly stated that Rachel showed no indication of dangerous mental disorders, no signs of uncontrolled aggression, and was considered emotionally stable.

After reading it to the end, Thom lowered the paper slightly.

He looked at Rachel.

Rachel had been waiting for that reaction.

Before Thom could open his mouth, Rachel spoke first. “This is proof that I’m fine,” she said.

Thom continued looking at her without expression.

Rachel went on in a slightly more serious tone. “You remember when I accidentally injured Jasmine’s hand with a knife in the kitchen.”

Of course Thom remembered.

At that time Rachel lost control of her emotions and almost stabbed Jasmine during their argument. After that incident, Thom said that Rachel’s mental condition was unstable. He even said that Rachel was not allowed to stay in the new house because he was worried about Shenina’s safety.

Thom raised an eyebrow slightly. “So you went to see a psychiatrist?” he asked flatly.

Rachel nodded slowly.

Thom lifted the letter again and glanced at it briefly. “You checked your mental health and then gave it to me,” he said. He looked at Rachel again. “To convince me that you are fine and that you can live in this house.”

Rachel smiled widely. “Exactly!”

She even clapped her hands lightly, as if praising Thom’s answer.

“My husband,” she said in a slightly exaggerated sweet tone. "You are really smart!!!"

Rachel tilted her head while looking at Thom. “I have always admitted that you are a very smart man. You understand things very quickly.”

Thom looked at her for a few seconds without saying anything.

Rachel looked confident.

“So, you will allow me to stay in this house, right?” she said.

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