Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 36:

“It’s quite a challenge to repair it to this point,” Jerome remarked, a hint of disappointment in his voice as he examined the notches on the bracelet.

“I remember seeing this bracelet in pieces. Even restoring it partially was no small feat.”

Kallie’s heart raced. She wanted to explain what had really happened.

“Grandpa, the restorer assured me it was flawlessly repaired and fit for wear. How could it have broken again? She must have deceived me!” Stella’s voice cut through the air, laced with feigned frustration.

“Is that so?” Jerome asked, his curiosity piqued. “Which restorer did you use?”

“I’ll call her right now,” Stella declared, pulling out her phone with determination.

Kallie’s stomach churned with unease, sensing what was about to unfold. Sure enough, her phone suddenly rang. She rarely received calls, especially from unknown numbers, and she had forgotten to silence her phone. The ringing instantly drew the attention of everyone present.

“So, you’re here!” Stella exclaimed, pointing directly at Kallie.

As Kallie’s phone rang, the guests, who had initially thought it was a coincidence, now looked at her with growing interest. Earlier, she had already piqued curiosity by arriving with Jake. Now, her sudden involvement with the Hayes family’s antique restoration added another layer of intrigue.

“I remember the Reeves family’s adopted daughter used to dabble in these things as a child. I never imagined she’d pursue it as a profession,” one guest whispered, setting off murmurs of agreement.

hobby for her, or has

continued, speculation

but with a hint of curiosity.

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is passionate about restoration. However, since there seems to be an issue

already paid five hundred thousand for the repairs!” Stella

a ripple through

for

be exploiting her reputation for

always thought her restoration work was just a

Mrs. Reeves deceived her for half

reminding Kallie of the doubts and suspicions swirling

to pay on her behalf. It wasn’t her fault, though. Stella had set her up, just as she had done before in the hospital.

you talking about?” Jerome suddenly interrupted. “It’s just a broken bracelet. It’s already impressive that it was restored at all. What do you mean by compensation? Consider this half a million my gift to Mrs. Reeves,” he said, waving his hand dismissively, signaling Stella to put

courage and stepped forward, positioning herself in

watched with curiosity, and Jerome regarded her with a mixture of puzzlement and intrigue. Jake leaned in, whispering sharply, “The matter is settled. What else do you want to

because she was not at fault. She added that she was more

clear her name, Kallie felt a surge of