Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 14:

As Ethan slammed on the brakes, Kallie was jolted forward before her seatbelt snapped her back into place. She gripped the handle tightly, her face drained of color.

“Sorry, Kallie, I… I wasn’t thinking…” Ethan blurted out as he finally noted how frightened Kallie looked.

Kallie just shook her head and leaned back, looking exhausted.

Suddenly, the door of the Bentley Mulsanne swung open, and Jake exited the vehicle. Shortly after, Sarah emerged, as pale as Kallie. She had neglected to fasten her seatbelt and had been tossed against the car window multiple times during the ride. Now, she was cradling her forehead, her appearance quite disheveled.

“Jake, let’s go home. Jake…” Sarah called out, trying to detain Jake as he strode toward the Mercedes.

Jake seemed to ignore Sarah entirely. He walked over to the passenger side of the Mercedes and tried to open the door, but found it locked. His frustration was visible as he pounded furiously on the window.

“Kallie, don’t be scared. I won’t let him hurt you,” Ethan reassured Kallie.

Kallie shook her head in response.

Unable to understand sign language, Ethan watched helplessly as Kallie typed out a message on her phone. “He is my husband.”

Those words seemed to sap Ethan’s resolve. He silently hit the unlock button. A moment later, a furious Jake yanked the door open and started to pull Kallie out of the car.

what are you doing?” Ethan demanded, halting Jake

does that have to do with you?” Jake’s voice was icy, his eyes chilling, as though he

concerned about how you

said, she’s your sister’s friend. What concern is it

efforts to pull Kallie toward his car, Ethan

move until I hear her say she wants to go with you,” Ethan

could speak,

the wail of police sirens filled the air. A squad of traffic

reckless driving. You need to

quickly detained

argued, but his resistance only led to him being more aggressively subdued and eventually pinned

She yearned to advocate for Ethan, but Jake didn’t allow her the opportunity. He hustled Kallie

Jake slid into the

are we even?” Sarah was left

and her stomach in

them as they entered. “Sir,

memory flashing through her mind. She

then turned to Jake, silently asking whether he needed her to whip up something for him and whether he craved anything