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.

door slammed behind him with a

taillights of Jake’s black Bentley vanishing into

Sarah. It seemed irrelevant now.

Hayden’s studio, fueled by the reflections of the previous night and a new sense of resolve. She exchanged brief greetings

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the remaining fragments. A few pieces of metal puzzled her, leaving her unsure whether they were part of the bracelet or added to mislead her. If they were integral to the bracelet, their exact placement eluded her. If not, they were likely

fragments, deep in thought, until Gregory interrupted her focus with the sound of

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

motioned toward the bag, asking how much the meal cost,

waving dismissively. “Consider it a peace offering for being harsh

that he had given her the chance to

conversation was interrupted by sudden footsteps at the

looked up, and her smile froze. There

suit, he radiated authority as his cold gaze locked on

feet, her eyes flickering with

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

him, his eyes never leaving Kallie as

Kallie moved to intercept him, motioning

look, and followed her into the

window, Jake turned to Kallie. “Do you think my presence embarrasses

That wasn’t it at

need to work here?” Jake’s tone softened

artifacts at the studio brought her joy—something she hadn’t felt

reminding him of the