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.

nonchalantly as he fetched a robe from the

her head. She had no appetite

eat a bit even if you’re

much today. She turned her attention back to the documents on her phone. However, Jake abruptly grabbed her

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

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, seemingly part of a perfect little gathering. Yet, here he was, upstairs, getting

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became one of caution, tinged with disgust. Jake’s face quickly morphed from relaxed to darkened expression as his earlier ease disappeared. He didn’t approach her. Instead, he picked up his

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 all, she had once been accused of stealing documents from there and wouldn’t take that risk

down some ideas. It had been ages since she had delved into this kind of work. Ever since marrying Jake, her days were filled with cooking and waiting for him. Yet, back in school days, Kallie had not only won awards in competitions but had also

knew it, it was past midnight. Feeling somewhat

next morning, Jake stood in the doorway of the guest room. Fortunately, the computer screen had automatically shut off, so he hadn’t seen what she had been working on. Jake gazed at her with a cold expression

in fatigue. Perhaps her drowsiness made her audacious, as if parts of her brain were still asleep. She gestured to Jake, asking about Sarah’s whereabouts since she had assumed Sarah would

voice rich with annoyance at Kallie’s audacity. He walked over to her, pressing his cold thumb against her