Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 37:

“Seriously? This long of a video? How are we supposed to watch them all? Are you doing this on purpose?” Stella blurted out in frustration as the USB was connected and the banquet hall’s projector lit up, revealing the files.

Stored on the USB were video files totaling over ten hours.

“Just focus on the finished image,” Jake interjected sharply, his tone cutting through the rising chatter.

Kallie, surprised by Jake’s unexpected defense, shot him a quick look. Stella, however, turned noticeably red-faced as whispers and soft laughter spread among the guests.

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“Why does the younger Hayes daughter seem so flustered? Is she hiding something?”

“What’s her reason for framing Mrs. Reeves?”

Gripping her skirt tightly, Stella’s mind raced, trying to find a way to deflect the growing suspicion.

Meanwhile, Kallie navigated the computer and played the video showcasing the fully restored bracelet. The high-definition footage zoomed in, showing the bracelet immaculate, as though untouched by time. Even the seams, where the fragments had been meticulously glued, were invisible to the naked eye.

Gasps filled the room as the guests witnessed the flawless restoration.

In the video, Kallie carefully placed the newly restored bracelet into a box, which Hayden had sealed with his unique stamp and emblem. Although Hayden was not visible in the footage, his distinctive seal was unmistakable.

“You work at Hayden’s restoration studio?” Jerome exclaimed, his voice filled with surprise as he hurried over to Kallie.

by his reaction, Kallie

Jerome remarked, “You… Why didn’t you mention this earlier? My dear, I am so sorry for this

hand and led her to the

down, her face reflecting her

stammered, equally shocked by her grandfather’s reaction to hearing Hayden’s name. She was about to offer a rehearsed

Reeves! The audacity of blaming someone from Hayden’s studio! Framing? You’ve truly

eyes. The arrogance she had shown earlier

especially with his family. He wouldn’t hesitate to cut off their allowances or punish them harshly. Despite her hatred for Kallie, Stella found herself stepping forward, adopting a tone of false remorse. “I’m sorry, Kallie. I should have taken better care of the bracelet after your hard

her response. However, knowing not everyone understood sign language, she was about to type her response on her phone when Jake stepped

wear wouldn’t cause this type of damage. Items restored by

Stella. She was simply stating the facts. She refused

caused by a fall or accident.

a sharp intake

the realization that her scheme had been exposed. She put on a pitiful

on a friend

covered her face, too frightened

Hayes family always ensured that gifts were perfect for Jerome’s banquet, checking each one meticulously. Any defect would have been noticed,

a tree, pulled me down, and gave me a spanking, saying it was a lesson from my father. After that, I was too scared to ever visit

truly sorry for any trouble caused

head, indicating that she was

to me? Aren’t you the little