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.

his reaction,

didn’t you mention this earlier? My dear, I am so sorry for this whole ordeal. I apologize on my granddaughter’s behalf. She

dramatically as he took Kallie’s hand and led her to the seat of honor, treating her

aback, sat down, her

by her grandfather’s reaction to hearing Hayden’s name. She was about to offer a rehearsed excuse when

to Mrs. Reeves! The audacity of blaming someone from

eyes.

to cut off their allowances or punish them harshly. Despite her hatred for Kallie, Stella found herself stepping forward,

not everyone understood sign language, she was

type of damage. Items restored by Hayden’s studio are almost as sturdy as the originals. They don’t

stating the facts. She refused to let anyone think that the

to sign, Kallie pointed at the bracelet that 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

his reading glasses, inspecting the bracelet closely. With a sharp intake of breath, he declared, “Indeed! This isn’t damage from a

Stella’s tears flowed freely—not from guilt, but from the realization that her scheme had been exposed. She put on a pitiful facade, hoping

by her act, Jerome delivered a sharp slap to her face. “You’re going to claim ignorance now? Blame it on a friend or a servant

covered her face, too frightened to

was flimsy at best. The Hayes family always ensured that gifts were perfect for Jerome’s banquet, checking each

stunned until a young guest whispered, “Jerome’s temper hasn’t mellowed. I remember when I was a child, he caught me climbing a tree, pulled me down, and gave me a spanking, saying it was a lesson from my

Kallie, Jerome’s tone softened. “I’m truly sorry for any trouble caused today. I’ll make sure to visit

that she was satisfied now that the misunderstanding had been

way, why do you look so familiar to me? Aren’t you the little girl from the Reeves family, Kallie?” Jerome