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.

she felt she wouldn’t have been considered deserving.

which was no surprise since Jake wouldn’t choose

involving the Miller and Reeves families. Furthermore, Sarah

the next instant, Jake leaned close, his breath tickling

eyes wide with disbelief as she turned to

further explanations. He simply grasped Kallie’s hand and guided her directly to the hall’s

a

the venue lay a circular, sunken dance floor where numerous couples floated across the surface

Mr. Reeves going to

mute. Can

felt her anxiety spike, her hand growing clammy

no matter what,” Jake murmured reassuringly, his arm

they embraced, Kallie trembled slightly, steeling herself to maintain 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 since Kallie last danced like this. She

clumsy, Kallie’s past dance lessons began to resurface in her movements after a few faltering steps. Jake, meanwhile, danced with practiced ease, leaving Kallie to ponder his frequent partner. Surely

Kallie was jolted back to reality by

Sarah, standing just

Jake’s firm grip. She tried to