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 simply

My dear, I am so sorry for this whole ordeal. I apologize on my granddaughter’s behalf. She didn’t know any better. Please forgive

demeanor changed dramatically as he took Kallie’s hand and led her to the seat of honor, treating her with more respect than even

taken aback, sat down, her face reflecting her

Hayden’s

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

mean to,” Stella stuttered, tears brimming in her eyes. The arrogance she had shown earlier was

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

and began to sign her response. However, knowing not everyone understood sign language, she was about to type her

of damage. Items restored by Hayden’s studio are almost as sturdy as

humiliate Stella. She was simply stating the facts. She refused to let anyone think that the antiques

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 a hammer or a similar tool. See here? There’s a

a sharp intake of breath, he declared, “Indeed!

Stella’s tears flowed freely—not from guilt, but from the realization that her scheme had been exposed.

face. “You’re going to claim ignorance now? Blame it on a friend or a servant who supposedly broke the bracelet? Do you think I can’t

face, too frightened to cry

ensured that gifts were perfect for Jerome’s banquet, checking each one meticulously.

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. After that, I was

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

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

so familiar to me? Aren’t you the little