Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 58:

“Ah, she wasn’t really sick back then. I made sure she received the best care,” Shirley remarked, her voice laced with a probing undertone as she observed Kallie’s reaction intently. After a brief, tense silence, Kallie nodded and managed a weak smile.

Kallie chuckled bitterly at herself. What could she possibly say to Jake now? Shirley had explicitly forbidden her from having children with Jake and even expressed a desire for her to divorce Jake soon, claiming it was for Roderick’s sake. How could she reveal her past pregnancy and abortion?

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“Really?” Jake’s face remained impassive, betraying no emotion, and he refrained from asking further questions. He simply took a seat.

The meal passed in quietness and without incident, perhaps eased somewhat since Shirley dared not make things difficult for Kallie at the moment, given the recent topic. After they had eaten, Kallie subtly signaled Jake with a few discreet hand gestures. This issue hadn’t even crossed her mind before returning to this place. She asked Jake whether she could fetch and repair the teapot that Roderick had broken before his demise.

Without hesitation, Jake nodded. “I’ll come with you to pick it up shortly.”

he had accidentally broken it when his hands shook uncontrollably during his

Kallie there but chose to stay outside. “I’ll wait here at the door.” Kallie acknowledged with a nod and entered Roderick’s study. She recalled

around the familiar room, she felt a prickling in her nose as tears began to cloud her vision.

marriage to Jake occurred right here. Back then, Roderick had said, “I’m not asking Jake to look after you, but for you to look after him. He’s stubborn, dislikes socializing,

passed, Kallie realized that Jake’s openness with her stemmed not from a special bond, but because she

another shot and not rush into divorcing Jake. Kallie herself wasn’t sure of her decision. She dried her tears

Melinda smiled at Kallie. “Why not

aligned against Kallie. This unexpected warmth from Melinda definitely raised suspicions. Kallie hesitated to agree, but the situation was too awkward to outright decline, so she

denied. “She’s going home with me tonight.” Kallie was momentarily stunned, and Melinda appeared surprised as well. Perhaps Melinda

shop together tomorrow!” Melinda stepped back, offering Kallie a reassuring smile. “I’ll come by to get you

As they drove off, he turned to her. “You’re just mute,