Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 72:

Kallie clenched her jaw, her eyes subtly quivering as she faced the reality of her situation. She understood all too well that wherever she went, complications seemed to follow. But did that mean she should resign herself to being controlled by Jake for the rest of her life?

Kallie lifted her gaze to meet Jake’s, her eyes blazing with a fierce determination and anger that refused to fade. The intensity in her stare was something Jake hadn’t seen in her before, leaving him momentarily taken aback.

“Jake, let’s not force her. If Kallie isn’t willing, I’ll step back from the shoot. We should give her the choice,” Sarah interjected, her voice dripping with feigned concern.

Kallie looked at Sarah with a blank expression and gestured that she didn’t mind Sarah leaving and could handle the shoot alone.

“Kallie says you can leave. She’ll start filming as soon as you’re out of here,” Irene relayed, her voice tinged with irritation.

“Alright, let’s have Kallie take over then. We’re ready to go,” the director chimed in, quickly moving to prepare the set. It seemed everyone in the room was subtly urging Sarah to exit.

Surprised by the turn of events and feeling sidelined, Sarah looked to Jake for support. However, Jake’s eyes remained fixed on Kallie, his expression intense and thoughtful, showing no inclination to come to Sarah’s aid.

After the successful shoot, Kallie’s professionalism was recognized by the university, which sent her a letter of appreciation. Feeling proud, Kallie snapped a picture of the letter and posted it on her social platform, smiling broadly in satisfaction.

Kallie was discovering a new sense of happiness—a stark contrast to the subdued existence she had endured under Jake’s control, where she often felt more like a possession than a partner. Back then, she lived in constant anxiety, tiptoeing around Jake’s temper and the delicate dynamics between him and Sarah. But why should she continue to consider their feelings when hers were consistently ignored?

said that Miss Hayes is coming

of conversation floated around the office. Normally, office gossip didn’t catch her attention, but a familiar name sparked her

drama during

but no one really takes her seriously. She doesn’t have any real power,” another voice added with

even come to our department, so there’s

reassurances, Kallie couldn’t help but feel a twinge of apprehension about Stella’s impending visit. Stella had a personal grudge against her, and Kallie wondered if she might stir

soon realized she had underestimated Stella’s

corridor broke the morning calm, followed by Stella’s piercing

antique restoration. Maybe I should drop in for a lesson,” Stella declared

intent on causing trouble. Stella’s previous attempt to sabotage Kallie’s work had backfired, with Stella publicly exposed and humiliated for breaking an antique

Kallie hadn’t waned. Now that she had learned of Kallie’s position at the

Stella’s approach. She finally appeared in the doorway, dressed

we meet again!” Stella exclaimed with false surprise, though she had clearly known Kallie was working there. “So, this is where you’re employed now. It explains the noise I’ve been hearing since I arrived. It seems your ability to

from her desk, meeting Stella’s gaze with a calm, stoic expression. The office had been quiet,

here—to nitpick and stir up trouble, fabricating issues to create

guidelines. The way these cabinets are arranged violates

stored there are sensitive to heat, which is why they’re placed away from the windows, following