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.

only offer a stiff, awkward nod of gratitude. Back upstairs, Kallie heard the rumble of a car outside the villa. Jake

tossed and turned, unable to find rest that night. The next morning

previous evening’s events,

smile played on Kallie’s lips as she responded, “Sure,

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likely stick closer to Jake. This meant Jake would be too preoccupied to pay her

popped up. “I heard Hayden’s studio is looking for apprentices. You’ve got a knack for it. Interested in giving it a

been years since she’d

restoration and an old friend of Roderick, Hayden had recognized Kallie’s potential during a visit to Roderick’s place. Hayden had handed Kallie some minor

had shown a natural aptitude. Her hands were remarkably steady,

his wing in his studio, where she had shown considerable

Roderick passed away and Kallie married, she drifted away from

hadn’t anticipated Linsey

unease. She typed down her response: “Jake won’t be on