Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 68:

After Jake issued the command, Edgar quickly took action. With the Reeves Group’s significant influence in the city, delaying a flight and removing a passenger should have been simple.

However, it was too late. The plane Kallie was on had already taken off.

Turning back a plane already in the air would require a serious reason, like an emergency, and was not easily justified. Jake’s expression darkened further, anger flaring in his eyes. Kallie had always informed him of her whereabouts, but this time, she left for Halstead without a word and sent him divorce papers just before boarding.

“Contact our people in Halstead,” Jake ordered, his voice low and tense. “Have them wait at the airport. As soon as Kallie gets off the plane, intercept her. Bring her back to me!”

Meanwhile, Kallie had managed to take a nap on the flight, waking only when Irene gently nudged her as they approached their destination.

Straightening her outfit, Kallie reviewed the schedule again. It was packed. They had a screen test at the studio immediately after landing, followed by intensive preparations for the shoot.

“Thank goodness Mr. Lyndon arranged first-class tickets,” Irene remarked with a smile. “It’ll help us get out of here quickly.”

As Kallie and Irene left the terminal, they were suddenly surrounded by a dozen burly men, dressed inconspicuously as regular passengers. Had they not gathered so deliberately, they would have blended into the crowd.

“Mrs. Reeves,” the leader of the group addressed her respectfully but firmly, holding up a photo for verification. “Mr. Reeves wants you to return immediately. Please cooperate and don’t make things difficult for us.”

Kallie’s heart sank. She had expected Jake to resist letting her go. Even though he had shown interest in ending their marriage and being with Sarah, he seemed determined to make her endure the fallout from their tumultuous five-year relationship.

her ground, shaking her head defiantly and gesturing firmly at the leader, refusing to leave.

had drawn the attention of passersby, making it crucial to act quickly without

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the leader’s face grew serious. “I don’t know the details between you and Mr. Reeves, but

in, her voice rising. “We have a job to do too! And your line of work isn’t exactly legal! You should think

though she was more practical. But this time, her irritation got the better of her. “What are you going to do? Drag us off? Tie us up? Knock us out? We’re just two women—lay a

off guard by Irene’s sudden outburst and the growing attention of

wasn’t backing down. She raised her voice dramatically. “Help! I won’t

said, clearly flustered. The rest of his men hesitated, unsure how to handle the escalating

the leader tried to explain to the gathering onlookers. “Miss, if you don’t want to come, fine, but shouting like

shot him a fierce glare.

it outside, where Irene successfully led Kallie to their waiting car. They headed directly to Halstead University’s studio, a popular filming spot for the university’s film and

they entered the studio. “She has a condition that affects her voice, so she uses sign language to communicate. I’ll

of Halstead University, shaking Kallie’s

a smile and quickly focused on the

interpreted Kallie’s signs. “How are we shooting this? What do you need

at ease in front of the camera, her

a range of shots, some close-ups, and some wide angles. It’s important we capture the

doing,” added a woman with long curly hair, standing