Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 34:

Jake’s distinct aroma filled Kallie’s senses, making her legs tremble as he pressed her more firmly against him. His broad hand ripped through Kallie’s shirt, slipping beneath her bra.

Kallie was upset. What was Jake thinking? She had defied him by visiting the studio after he had explicitly told her not to. She had questioned his intentions and his view of her, and now he was trying to get intimate as if that would solve everything.

Feeling mistreated, Kallie tried to push Jake away with all her might, but it was no use. His hands quickly restrained hers above her head, his voice hauntingly close to her ear. “Be a good girl and do as I say,” he commanded.

Defiance flared in Kallie. Why should she? As Jake leaned in for another kiss, she bit down fiercely.

The taste of blood mingled between their mouths, and Jake groaned, immediately letting her go.

Kallie stepped back quickly, clutching her torn clothes, and eyed Jake like a cornered animal.

“You bit me?” Jake looked at her in disbelief.

Kallie stood her ground, making it clear she refused to comply with his demands. Through sign language, she asked what he really thought of her.

Jake’s expression darkened, his gaze inscrutable, like an abyss she couldn’t fathom.

Needing clarity, Kallie signed, asking if he treated Sarah the same way, wondering if he would ever treat Sarah like this.

Jake’s face hardened, a storm brewing within his eyes.

Expecting the worst, Kallie shut her eyes, bracing for a blow.

Yet, to her astonishment, Jake simply grabbed his jacket and left, his steps quick and resolute.

slammed behind him with a thunderous

saw the taillights of Jake’s black Bentley vanishing into the distance.

thought of him with Sarah. It

previous night and a new sense of resolve.

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her unsure whether they were part of

thought, until Gregory interrupted her focus

bag of takeout. He didn’t place it on her cluttered table. “Looks like you

to a nearby sofa. She motioned toward the bag, asking

just a few dollars,” Gregory said, waving dismissively. “Consider it a

gestures that he had given her the chance to

was interrupted by

her smile

suit, he radiated authority as his

rose to her feet,

reception area is on the ground floor,” Gregory said, stepping forward with a polite

at home and immediately recognized Jake. Still, he pretended ignorance, his voice carrying a hint of hostility. He blamed Jake for keeping someone as capable as Kallie confined to

his eyes never leaving

to intercept him,

a piercing look, and

Kallie. “Do you think my

head. That wasn’t it at

need to work here?” Jake’s tone softened

studio brought her joy—something she hadn’t felt

to stay. After a while, she signed, reminding him of the twenty million she needed for