The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson
Chapter 49

Chapter 49

During the journey home, Deborah ordered food for everyone. Their arrival at her place coincided with the delivery driver.

[Perfect timing.] Deborah chuckled as she opened the door and paid for the food.

Caroline told her friend to take a shower as they entered the house. "I will serve the food."

[Yes, Mom.] Deborah replied playfully.

"Hey Deborah, can I have your wifi password?" Christian asked.

[I have it written down on the little pink note on my laptop.] She signed before heading to her room to shower.

"Oh, thanks," Christian replied, settling into the living room to check a few things on his computer.

"Oh, honey, leave work and come help me," Caroline complained upon seeing her husband engrossed in work again.

"I'm coming, sweetheart. I just want to check the stock market a bit."

"Are you still playing with stocks?"

"Yep, since someone told me they want a little house in this area." He gave his partner a flirtatious glance.

"Christian, you-"

"I'm a man of my word, babe," he said, winking at her.

Caroline leaned in happily to kiss him on the lips before continuing to serve the food. Christian smiled at her excitement. After checking his stocks, he closed his laptop and went to help set the table. Just as they finished setting the table, Deborah emerged from her room.

When they were done with their meal, the women went to Deborah's room while Christian settled in the living room to watch TV.

"Ready?" Caroline asked as she laid out the makeup and accessories she would use.

[But remember, I don't want heavy makeup!] Deborah reminded Caroline.

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"Aw... don't be a party pooper. Besides, I know that isn't your style." Deborah smiled and closed her eyes, leaving herself in her friend's hands.

Caroline gave Deborah smoky eye makeup in shades of green and painted the latter's lips a pale pink. For Deborah's hair, Caroline pinned it up with a jeweled clip.

After the makeup was done, she helped Deborah into an off-shoulder, long bottle- green dress. Then, Caroline handed Deborah silver heels, a pair of long earrings, and a bracelet to complete the look. "Ta-da!" Caroline announced upon exiting the room, catching her husband's attention as he turned to look at them.

"Wow... Deborah, you look gorgeous," he complimented, seeing Deborah blush with embarrassed happiness. [Caroline works magic.]

"That's why I'm already saving up to open my own styling business," Caroline said, snapping some photos of her friend.

Christian smiled at his wife's excitement, knowing it was Caroline's dream to have her own salon where she could style others-a dream he would help make a reality.

Deborah let herself be pampered because she saw her friend's excitement. After that, the couple said their goodbyes before heading home.

"Tell me all about it tomorrow," Caroline said as she got into her car.

"Bye Deborah, and good luck," Christian added, starting the vehicle.

[Yeah.] Deborah waved, watching the car drive away.

"Wow... you know, now I feel like imitating Roger and locking you up at home," Deborah heard someone say behind her. She turned around and saw Jayden looking at her with a flirtatious smile. [Well, I won't let you.]

"You look stunning and I wouldn't want anyone trying to flirt with you."

[Stunning? I feel a bit chubby.] Deborah admitted.

"That's a lie. It's not noticeable at all. Whoever sold you that dress is a genius

because it highlights your beauty and hides your pregnancy," Jayden complimented,

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approaching to take her hand.

[Well, if you put it that way, you look handsome too. It's the first time I've seen you in a suit.]

"I'm not a fan of dressing like a penguin, but today I'm glad to be dressed like this to match such a woman," he said, making Deborah blush at his words. "Ready?"

[Yes, I just need to grab my purse. By the way, where's the party, or what's it for? You didn't tell me any details.]

"It's a surprise."