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.

inquired nonchalantly as he fetched a robe

head. She had no appetite

try to eat a bit even if you’re not

wouldn’t bother her much today. She turned her attention back to the documents on her phone. However, Jake abruptly

buttons on his shirt and leaned down, planting a forceful kiss on Kallie’s cheek. It was more than she

bed and went straight for the door, her eyes warily fixed on Jake, her

your imagination at

to darkened expression as his earlier ease disappeared. He didn’t approach her.

was no study designated for Kallie in the house, and she could no longer use Jake’s. After all, she had once

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

was past midnight. Feeling somewhat tired, she leaned back on the

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

eyes, Kallie stood up, still enveloped in fatigue. Perhaps her drowsiness made her audacious, as if parts of her brain were

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