Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 61:

Kallie rubbed her eyes and gazed at Brent’s reply on her phone. It was real. Tears welled up in her eyes. The Hayes family was incredibly kind.

Kallie recalled Jerome’s previous words that Roderick had entrusted Jerome to take care of her while Jerome failed to do so. She felt compelled to ask Jerome what had really happened back then.

Putting aside her thoughts, Kallie began typing a new response after deleting her previously typed words. “Thank you so much! Without your help, I’d be at a loss.”

Brent’s voice came through a voice message, his laughter easy and carefree. “Don’t see it that way. It’s just an advance on your salary. You’re worth it. No pressure!”

Kallie had always been a grateful soul. She texted back, “What exactly are my duties? I want to start getting ready.”

“I’ll forward you some plans and materials. Look them over first,” Brent promptly sent the documents.

Kallie stayed in her bedroom, absorbed in reading and planning her work, completely losing track of time. Her focus shattered when the bedroom door swung open.

Jake strolled in, radiating ease and good cheer. Observing his buoyant mood, Kallie’s heart sank a little. Sarah had visited, and his spirits had noticeably lifted, a stark contrast to his demeanor when she was alone with him.

as he fetched a

She had no appetite

to eat a bit

remained silent, convinced Jake probably wouldn’t bother her much today. She turned her attention back to the documents on her phone. However, Jake abruptly grabbed her phone and threw it

changing into his robe, Jake loosened a few buttons on his shirt and leaned down, planting a forceful kiss on Kallie’s cheek. It was more than she could bear. For the first time, Kallie pushed Jake away

Jake staggered to the side. Seizing the moment, Kallie leapt from the bed and went straight for the door, her eyes warily fixed on Jake, her expression complex. Downstairs, Jake had just shared a cozy dinner with Sarah,

at galn ovels ;

of caution, tinged with disgust. Jake’s face quickly morphed from relaxed to darkened expression as his earlier ease

a relieved breath. She picked up her phone and laptop and stealthily exited the bedroom, heading into the adjacent guest room. There was no study designated for Kallie in the house, and she could no longer use Jake’s. After

some ideas. It had been ages since she had delved into this kind of work. Ever since marrying Jake, her

her rhythm. Time flew, and before she knew it, it was past midnight. Feeling somewhat

Fortunately, the computer screen had automatically shut off, so he hadn’t seen what she had been working on. Jake gazed at

if parts of her brain were still asleep. She gestured to Jake, asking about Sarah’s

pressing his cold thumb against her throat. Kallie’s