Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 25:

Kallie was visibly shocked, her eyes wide as she stared at Jake.

“Kallie just got out of the hospital today, and we thought a spa day would be nice. Is there a problem with that? Didn’t expect to get bullied by a home-wrecker here!” Linsey rose to her feet, her eyes blazing with anger.

“Mr. Reeves, that’s not accurate! She was the one who came at us first, criticizing us the moment she walked through the door!” Sarah’s friend snapped back.

However, Jake walked directly toward Kallie, seemingly oblivious to others. “Why were you discharged today?”

Kallie gestured quickly, saying she healed faster than expected and Dr. Hudson had granted her discharge from the hospital.

“If you’re well enough to leave the hospital, why come here instead of going home?” Jake took Kallie by the hand. “Come with me.”

The room fell silent. No one anticipated Jake’s reaction, least of all Kallie, who after a moment of stunned silence, instinctively glanced at Linsey.

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“Uh, it’s alright. We can always come back another day for the spa. You should head home and rest for now,” Linsey suggested quickly. Her words seemed like the perfect counter to Sarah’s earlier actions.

With a smug look directed at Sarah, Linsey added, “Enjoy your spa day! Really indulge in that luxurious hot spring pool. Maybe it can help wash off that unpleasant odor you’re carrying!”

Sarah’s frustration was palpable, her nails dug into her palms. However, she managed to maintain a facade of composure in front of Jake, offering him only a look of subdued appeal. “Jake…”

“You go and enjoy yourself with your friend,” Jake replied as he led Kallie away, though not without offering a comforting word to Sarah. “We’ll talk tonight.”

tingle. It was the first time

them as neither spoke. Kallie’s gaze was fixed on the scenery whizzing by the window, which gradually turned unfamiliar. Eventually, the car came to a halt outside an

turned

feeling well enough for the

building, she noticed it resembled more of a stylish salon. Dresses dangled from every possible perch, and the

The pervasive scents nearly provoked a sneeze from her, but she

cover up any

Any style will flatter her immensely. It all comes down to her preference,” the stylist replied, genuinely

Kallie. Most celebrities depended heavily on makeup to present their best

was porcelain-smooth, barely in need of any cosmetics, and her features so impeccably defined that she could easily be a reference model for celebrity makeup artists. Casually standing

this way.” The stylist

to follow but threw a lingering look back at Jake. Jake’s gaze held a sort of satisfaction, one

her own wedding, was when she attended Roderick’s birthday celebration with

numerous guests approached her, with some even

After her marriage, Jake kept

which one do

landed on several rows of luxurious couture dresses. Each seemed more enchanting than the last, yet Kallie hesitated to linger over her choice, worried that Jake might grow impatient. Thus, she

dress features a backless design. Would you like me to style your hair up?” the

the dress. She hastily shook her head, preferring to keep

you wish to maintain a low-key appearance, that works,” the stylist commented,

features until the reflection showcased a woman of breathtaking beauty and elegance. For

voice suddenly echoed,

Jake had stealthily appeared behind her. Their gazes locked through the reflection in the mirror, and Kallie

surveyed Kallie, his gaze analytical, like one appraising a fragile piece of porcelain. There was admiration in his eyes, yet devoid of