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?

coming to the company later for an

work at the Hayes Group, snippets of conversation floated around the office. Normally,

She always stirs up drama during

of it, but no one really takes her seriously.

even come to our department, so there’s nothing

her, and Kallie wondered if she might stir up trouble. However, considering that Brent and Jerome had personally

Kallie soon realized she had underestimated Stella’s

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

restoration.

intent on causing trouble. Stella’s previous attempt to sabotage Kallie’s

by Jerome, Stella’s grudge against Kallie hadn’t waned. Now that she

high heels grew louder, announcing Stella’s approach. She finally appeared in the doorway, dressed in a strikingly bright pink outfit that made her impossible

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

from her desk, meeting Stella’s gaze with a calm, stoic expression.

knew exactly why Stella was here—to nitpick and

company guidelines. The way these cabinets are arranged violates our standards. Rearrange them immediately, or expect a penalty,” Stella demanded, gesturing toward the cabinets in

which is why they’re placed away from the windows, following company regulations,” Irene responded sharply,