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, Kallie simply

this earlier? My dear, I am so sorry for this

the seat of honor, treating her with

aback, sat down,

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

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

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

for his short temper, 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 work. I never meant to falsely accuse

not everyone understood sign language, she was about to type her response on her phone when Jake stepped in, translating her

restored by Hayden’s studio are

simply stating the facts. She refused

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 with a hammer

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

but from the realization that her scheme had been exposed. She put on a pitiful facade, hoping

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

face, too frightened

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

slap silenced the room, leaving everyone 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

“I’m truly sorry for any trouble caused today.

head, indicating that she was satisfied

you look so familiar to me? Aren’t you the little girl from the Reeves family,