Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 17:

Kallie’s body tensed as Jake’s presence enveloped her. Nearby, Sarah’s piercing glare cut through the air, while other guests, who had arrived with Jake, looked on in surprise. Few were aware that Kallie was Jake’s wife, many mistaking Sarah for Jake’s partner.

Now, as Jake coached her in their golf game, right in front of Sarah, Kallie dreaded what might unfold next. Her palms grew clammy as Jake guided her swing, but their coordination was off, sending the ball veering far from the target.

“Been a while since you played?” Jake seemed oblivious to the tension, his chuckle resonating warmly near Kallie’s ear, making her shiver.

Kallie just nodded, unable to find her voice.

“Relax, put some power here,” Jake advised, gently adjusting her stance and chin, aligning her for the next shot.

Jake’s body pressed close, providing a comforting warmth that Kallie once longed for. Yet now, she wished only to escape.

“Jake, I want to sit over there. Will you come with me?” Sarah’s voice interrupted the moment.

“If you want to sit, go on your own. Don’t you have legs?” Linsey interjected sharply. Having witnessed Jake’s closeness with Kallie, and knowing Kallie’s hopes for their relationship, Linsey felt a surge of protectiveness.

on Jake with a

appeared aloof, paying no heed to his

was notably more

live now at

yourself.” With

approached cautiously,

in competing for Jake’s attention and instead picked a new club from the bin

her stance on the opposite side, looking

slipped from her grip, spiraling through the

vivid red welt quickly formed on her arm, left bare

Kallie’s side in an instant, cradling her arm tenderly. “Are you okay? Does it hurt? Is it broken? Can you

pain was nearly enough to bring tears to Kallie’s

assumed he might be feigning interest in her to provoke Sarah. He wouldn’t take her side

to face Sarah and snapped, “You did this deliberately! Just you wait! Do you think my

taught me how to play. I didn’t know the right posture…” Sarah’s voice broke as tears streamed down her cheeks. Her sobs came fast, painting her more as a victim while

had to be right next to Kallie? Well then, I suppose I