Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 28:

Kallie stood amidst the confusion, her hands trembling slightly as she clutched an empty wine glass. Her mind raced for an explanation that might dissipate the thick tension around her. Yet, she could only manage a helpless shake of her head while the piercing stares of the guests felt like needles against her skin.

Jake moved through the crowd with purpose, his presence commanding yet protective. As he neared, he smoothly removed his jacket and placed it around Sarah’s shoulders, a simple gesture that spoke volumes.

Kallie’s eyes followed Jake, filled with sorrow and a desperate hope that he might understand her situation.

But Jake’s face was a mask of cold indifference when locking eyes with Kallie. He spared her only a brief, dismissive glance before his attention fully turned to Sarah.

“How are you holding up?” His voice was thick with concern.

Sarah clutched at him dramatically. “My ankle’s all twisted up, I’m soaking wet, and just miserable. I can’t seem to stand on my own…”

The guests encircled them, a hush falling over the room. Murmurs, however, were not so easily contained. Kallie, standing isolated within the throng, caught snippets of their whispers.

“She’s the legitimate wife, sure enough. Don’t underestimate her because she’s mute. The schemes she concocts…”

“Mr. Reeves really has it all, a stunning mute wife at home and a mistress to charm society on his behalf.”

“And what a tragedy they are to each other. Really, with everything they have, why stew in jealousy?”

These fragmented conversations wounded Kallie deeply. She longed to defend herself, to tell her side of the story. She wasn’t the jealous spouse they portrayed her as. She had even suggested divorce to Jake.

But Jake had flatly refused to let her go, and it was Sarah who had woven this web of deceit around her. Yet, why was she painted as the villain in their tale?

Jake’s gaze met Kallie’s, a storm of unspoken words passing between them. Then, wordlessly, he turned away from her and lifted Sarah into his arms, his decision clear in his avoidance of Kallie’s plea.

a path for Jake as he carried Sarah away. As Sarah nestled into Jake, one hand resting gently on his shoulder, she tilted her head to lock eyes with

the victim, wronged and fragile in Jake’s embrace. But Kallie caught the true glint

Sarah disappearing into the crowd, Kallie felt an overwhelming urge to escape the suffocating atmosphere of the party. The guests’

cool embrace of the night air. Freedom never felt so

her isolation quickly set in. Jake had been her ride to the event, and now he had left with Sarah. Dressed for a gala, not a night on

a smooth stop in front of her. The driver’s door swung

why are you just standing here all by

a friendly smile. “Where are you headed?

thankful smile, Kallie slid into the car. Relief

out her phone and typed a message to him, visible on the screen

hanging around chatting with some folks. Figured I might as well drive you home,” he explained, his tone casual but his words a bit too quick, betraying the spontaneity of

the party with Jake in a group chat. The chatter about Jake’s wife making a rare public appearance was quite a sensation. When Ethan saw Kallie’s name pop up in the chat, he decided to come by, though he hadn’t expected to encounter

simple, sincere “Thank you,” and showed it

said to Kallie with an enthusiastic smile. “I’m picking it up pretty quickly. Soon you won’t have to type. You’ll be able to just sign to

looking to Kallie for confirmation. “Is

face lit up with a genuine smile as she nodded in approval. Ethan’s heart skipped a beat at her smile.

her head and showed Ethan the location of her and

frequent absences, she had never spent a night away from their home. She was

a fleeting look of disappointment passing through his eyes as he put the car in gear. The ride was

of

Ethan called out as he exited the vehicle. Kallie was just gathering her things to thank Ethan and dismiss

by his unexpected

about the banquet tonight. Jake left with another woman, abandoning her there.” Ethan’s voice held

the car, felt a rush of surprise and confusion. It became clear that Ethan had known about the night’s events all along but had kept his knowledge hidden