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.

as long as you’re okay,” Linsey sighed, rolling her eyes at Sarah before moving closer to Kallie. “Let’s go to the

should do that,” Sarah added,

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protest as he scooped her up and

there in disbelief, watching helplessly as Jake left her behind once again, this time to tend to Kallie. It was a bitter scene that

wide-eyed as he took in the destruction of the bookstore. “What happened here? Linsey, are you okay?” he asked, rushing

cut him off with a cold stare. “Go deal with your sister’s enemies and figure out who torched her store!” he commanded, leaving Ethan to handle the investigation while he took Kallie to the

no serious injuries. By the time they returned home, it was

the day’s events, Kallie gestured to Jake, asking if there had

Jake replied flatly, his attention focused on his phone, his

of guilt crashed over Kallie. Once again, her

to Linsey’s anymore,” Jake suddenly said.

wasn’t to blame. It was her own fault that so much trouble had been invited

protect you,” Jake added coldly.

that all Jake saw in people—whether they were useful or not? Linsey had almost been