Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 29:

Kallie stared at Jake with an expression of sheer disbelief, puzzled by his unexpected presence. Wasn’t he supposed to be taking care of Sarah? How had he ended up here?

After the commotion Sarah had caused, it seemed inevitable that she would have demanded Jake’s attention for the entire night. Yet, here he was, back home.

“Did you get Ethan to drive you back?” Jake inquired, his tone insistent.

Kallie shook her head vigorously, quickly clarifying her situation: there were no taxis around, and just as she was about to give up, Ethan drove past and offered her a ride.

Kallie paused, realizing that her explanation seemed to indirectly fault Jake for leaving her stranded earlier, necessitating Ethan’s unexpected assistance. She wanted to clear the air, especially about the earlier incident at the party. Hastily, she added that she didn’t cause the mishap with the red wine.

Kallie had intended to argue that it was Sarah who had actually splashed the red wine, but mid-gesture, Kallie hesitated and dropped her hands in resignation, convinced that Jake wouldn’t believe her. After all, he had made his choice clear when he left with Sarah earlier. Any explanation she offered now would be pointless.

Jake remained silent for a long beat before turning to the butler, his decision abrupt. “Have Gilbert come here. From now on, he’ll drive my wife,” he declared.

stiff, awkward nod of gratitude. Back upstairs, Kallie heard the rumble of a

next morning brought a text from Linsey. “Sweetheart, fancy a day out

aware of the previous evening’s events, and

smile played on Kallie’s lips as she

Lɑτєѕτ cнαρτєrs 𝑖n g𝓪l𝗇ovєl𝑠.𝓬o𝓶

closer to Jake.

looking for apprentices. You’ve got

widened in surprise. It had been years

of Roderick, Hayden had recognized Kallie’s potential during a visit to Roderick’s place. Hayden had handed Kallie some minor tools to

a natural aptitude. Her hands were remarkably steady, ideal for

under his wing in his studio,

drifted away

anticipated Linsey offering

filled her with both excitement and unease. She typed down her response: “Jake won’t be on board with this. He’s against me