Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 27:

Panting slightly from the dance, Kallie felt a rush of energy. Jake led Kallie away from the dance floor, her cheeks glowing with a flush of excitement. Kallie’s smile, now brighter and more sincere, showed a spark of her old self reemerging.

Turning to Jake, Kallie gestured, saying he should check on Sarah since Sarah might be impatient. Jake gave her a long, evaluating look. “Stay here,” he instructed, his tone gentle yet firm.

Kallie nodded in agreement, her eyes following him as he melded into the crowd. She accepted a glass of orange juice from a passing waiter, feeling a twinge of sadness as she watched him disappear.

It surprised Kallie, this chance to be by Jake’s side again, especially after their marriage had seemed to set their paths so firmly apart.

Had her younger self foreseen the insecurities this marriage would bring, would she have felt deep disappointment?

Kallie’s thoughts were interrupted by a gentle tap on her arm.

“Hello, I’m Cyril Walker,” a young man greeted her with a polite smile. He had an air of familiarity about him. “I’ve worked with Mr. Reeves before, but this is my first time meeting you. Would you care to dance with me?”

Cyril held out his hand to Kallie, his invitation clear.

Kallie’s eyes widened in surprise as she was asked to dance by someone else. She couldn’t help but wonder if Jake would be upset by this. However, since the man claimed to be Jake’s client, she reasoned that it should be all right.

Kallie enjoyed the rhythm of the dance floor and had noticed others changing partners frequently. Thus, she nodded in agreement and placed her hand in Cyril’s waiting palm.

Jake with eager strides. “You’re breaking my heart in front of everyone again. What are you

as if throwing money at the

come

she retorted, “Didn’t you tell me to meet you tonight? Who would have guessed you’d be dancing with that mute! You even took her out to style her hair and choose a dress

the dance floor. Suddenly, she gasped dramatically and covered her mouth. “Oh my, why is that

your mind wander

face alight with joy. There was a considerable distance between Cyril and Kallie, and Cyril’s actions were nothing but courteous. He showed no intention of

his way toward them with determined strides.

sharply, “Cyril, you coward! Scared that Jake might punch you? You didn’t even dare lay a finger on

this joyful in ages. But suddenly, a strong grip

Jake’s enraged

with me. I didn’t realize it would upset you,” Cyril hastily said, trying

of the crowd, her heart

Have you never been to a party before?” Jake pulled Kallie into his arms. His whisper in her ear carried a harsh edge

and messed up.” Next to them, Sarah’s voice carried a hint of amusement,

heed to Cyril, and once Cyril realized he wasn’t in trouble, he quickly vanished into

heavy with threat, Kallie bowed her head, and the smile on her face disappeared. She was Jake’s wife, confined to their home by him, with

a quieter spot. This time, no one dared approach her. Yet, Jake was soon encircled by

puzzled as