Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 26:

As Kallie caught sight of Sarah, her first impulse was to retreat. She recalled Jake’s earlier words to Sarah, asking her to postpone their conversation until later that night. Now, as night fell and Jake, who had escorted her here, seemed more interested in Sarah, Kallie wondered if this was an attempt to humiliate her.

However, retreating wasn’t an option for Kallie. Jake held her waist tightly, seemingly oblivious to Sarah, casually steering Kallie forward. Before long, Jake and Kallie were surrounded by people greeting him, pushing Sarah out of view.

Kallie couldn’t help but search for Sarah, but Jake gave her waist a sharp pinch, signaling her to focus. She quickly faced forward again.

“Mrs. Reeves, I hadn’t expected you to be so striking. A pleasure to meet you. I’m Frank Ingram. I’ve collaborated with Mr. Reeves for many years.” A gentleman extended his hand in greeting.

Kallie responded with a rushed smile and gestured her greetings.

“My wife is unable to speak due to damage to her vocal cords. Please forgive her,” Jake interjected, explaining on Kallie’s behalf.

“Oh, that’s okay. It’s just a pity, really. She’s quite stunning,” Frank said with a hint of regret, still managing to compliment them. “Mr. Reeves, the love you have for your wife, it’s profound! Staying so dedicated to her is truly commendable!”

Jake let out a laugh, sharing a few light-hearted words in response.

Beside Jake, Kallie mustered a forced smile, her heart tinged with bitterness. She remained at Jake’s side solely because he had not abandoned her.

have been considered deserving. Even outsiders would likely

was

family, and there were even marriage talks involving the Miller and Reeves families. Furthermore, Sarah

part of her wished she could just vanish. Yet, the next instant, Jake leaned close, his breath tickling

eyes wide with disbelief as

He simply grasped Kallie’s hand and

a home

numerous couples floated across the surface to the strains of classical music. However, upon noticing Jake’s arrival, the dancers promptly cleared a path

going to dance with his

mute. Can she even hear

her anxiety spike, her hand growing clammy within Jake’s firm

be fine, no matter what,” Jake murmured reassuringly,

composure so as not to embarrass Jake. Kallie moved in sync with Jake, her feet finding the rhythm of the music. It had been ages

movements after a few faltering steps. Jake, meanwhile, danced with practiced ease, leaving Kallie to ponder his frequent

was jolted back to reality by

was Sarah, standing just beside

thwarted by Jake’s firm grip. She tried to signal him, but Jake’s tight hold only allowed her to mouth the