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.

reaction,

My dear, I am so sorry for this whole ordeal. I apologize

her to the seat of honor, treating her with more respect than

taken aback, sat down, her face

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

someone from Hayden’s studio! Framing? You’ve truly disappointed

Stella stuttered, tears brimming in her eyes. The arrogance she had

them harshly. Despite her hatred for Kallie, Stella found herself stepping forward, adopting a tone of false remorse.

not everyone understood sign language, she was about to type her

by Hayden’s

to humiliate Stella. She was simply stating the facts. She refused to let anyone think that the antiques restored by Hayden’s

Jerome had set aside, while Jake interpreted her signs, saying, “The damage to this bracelet wasn’t caused by a fall or accident. It looks like it was deliberately struck with

glasses, inspecting the bracelet closely. With a sharp intake of breath, he declared, “Indeed! This

the realization that her scheme

ignorance now? Blame it on a friend or a servant who supposedly broke the bracelet? Do you

too frightened

The Hayes family always ensured that gifts were perfect for Jerome’s banquet, checking each one

caught me climbing a tree, pulled me down, and gave me a spanking, saying it was a lesson from my father.

softened. “I’m truly sorry for any trouble caused today. I’ll make sure

shook her head, indicating that she was satisfied now that the misunderstanding had

you look so familiar to me? Aren’t