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 she fallen on

speculation swirling around

but with a hint of curiosity. “Mrs. Reeves, did you handle the

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hundred thousand for the

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thousand for a bracelet? That’s

exploiting her reputation for

a hobby. Who knew it was all

deceived her for

deep, reminding Kallie of the doubts and suspicions

fault, though.

are 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.

this was her only chance, Kallie gathered her courage and stepped

with a mixture of puzzlement and intrigue. Jake leaned in, whispering sharply, “The matter

at fault. She added that she was

to clear her name, Kallie felt a