Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 43:

“What? Jake, what are you saying? How could this be?” Sarah blinked, her voice trembling with shock. Tears welled up in her eyes as she struggled to comprehend his accusation. “Jake, I had no idea those men were sent by Stella. Why would you think I’m involved? How could you suspect me?”

“Isn’t your relationship with Stella supposed to be good? At the club, didn’t you two gang up on Kallie? Can you honestly deny that?” Linsey interjected sharply, her voice filled with accusation.

Linsey, just as confused as she was furious, couldn’t understand how Jake had connected the dots so quickly. If Stella was behind this attack, it was beyond vile. Stella had tried to humiliate Kallie before but failed miserably at Jerome’s birthday banquet. Was this revenge for that embarrassment?

“Stella has no reason to target Kallie unless you pushed her into it!” Linsey continued, glaring at Sarah.

Sarah’s eyes darted between Jake and Linsey. “She embarrassed herself at the banquet! And we’re not even close! It’s all just surface-level. I was teasing Kallie that day at the club, but I didn’t mean any harm!” Sarah protested, her voice shaking as she looked pleadingly at Jake, avoiding Linsey’s eyes.

Jake regarded Sarah for a long moment before turning his attention to Kallie. “What do you think?”

Kallie shook her head, indicating that she didn’t believe Sarah had been involved. Even if Sarah had claimed innocence, Kallie knew that voicing her doubts wouldn’t change Jake’s mind. If he truly suspected Sarah, he would act. But it seemed Jake was merely looking for a way to close the matter without causing more trouble. Sarah would likely face no consequences. Meanwhile, Linsey’s bookstore was in ruins, and there was no sign of anyone stepping up to take responsibility for the damage.

before moving closer to Kallie. “Let’s go to the hospital and

that,” Sarah added,

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attempts to protest as he scooped her up and carried her to the

as Jake left her behind once again, this time to

here? Linsey, are you okay?” he asked, rushing to his sister’s side.

who torched her store!” he commanded, leaving Ethan to handle the investigation while he took

Kallie had no serious

Kallie gestured to Jake, asking if there

connected to Stella,” Jake replied flatly,

Once again, her presence had brought trouble

anymore,” Jake suddenly said. “It’s

gestured quickly, making it clear that Linsey wasn’t to blame. It was her own fault

protect you,” Jake added coldly.

in Kallie’s eyes. Was that all Jake saw in people—whether they were useful or not? Linsey had almost been hurt because of her, and her bookstore was