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

so sorry for this whole ordeal. I apologize on my granddaughter’s behalf. She didn’t know any better.

the seat

sat down,

grandfather’s reaction to hearing Hayden’s name. She

blaming someone from Hayden’s

stuttered, tears brimming in her eyes. The arrogance she had shown earlier was now replaced

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 work. I

understood sign language, she was about to type her response on her phone

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

facts. She refused to let anyone think that the antiques restored by Hayden’s

damage to this bracelet wasn’t caused by a fall or accident. It looks like it was deliberately struck with a hammer or a similar tool. See here?

With a sharp intake of breath, he declared, “Indeed! This isn’t damage from

freely—not from guilt, but from the realization that her scheme had been

slap to her face. “You’re going to claim ignorance now? Blame it on a friend or a servant who supposedly broke the bracelet? Do you

too frightened to

perfect for Jerome’s banquet, checking each one meticulously. Any defect would have been noticed, and

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 father.

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

head, indicating that she was

so familiar to me? Aren’t you the