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.

behind him with a thunderous

flinched, her nerves still on edge. When she dared to look out the window, she saw the taillights of Jake’s

the thought of him with Sarah. It seemed irrelevant now. Her mind was focused on one thing: excelling in

early at Hayden’s studio, fueled by the reflections of the previous night and a new sense

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of metal puzzled her, leaving her unsure whether they were part of the bracelet or added to mislead her. If they were integral to

in thought, until Gregory interrupted her focus

He didn’t place

sofa. She motioned toward the bag, asking how much the

dollars,” Gregory said, waving dismissively. “Consider it a peace offering for

gestures that he had given

by

and her smile froze. There

dark suit, he radiated authority as his

rose to her feet, her eyes

Gregory said, stepping forward with a

Kallie’s situation at home and immediately recognized Jake. Still, he pretended ignorance, his voice carrying a hint of hostility.

eyes never leaving Kallie as

intercept him, motioning for him to step

piercing look, and followed

turned to Kallie. “Do you think

her head. That wasn’t it

need to work here?”

explaining that restoring artifacts at the studio brought

she signed, reminding him of the