Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 80:

Kallie nodded but immediately regretted sharing her decision with Jerome. She knew Jake well enough to anticipate his displeasure.

However, Kallie trusted Jerome to keep it confidential, and after a brief pause, she continued, her gestures saying, “I even asked for a twenty-million-dollar advance on my salary to meet Jake’s demands. He insists that if I want a divorce, I need to pay him twenty million.”

Jerome’s reaction was swift and intense. He thumped his thigh in frustration. “He’s involved in scandal after scandal, and he still has the audacity to ask you for money for a divorce? That scoundrel!”

Kallie quickly grabbed Jerome’s hand, shaking her head, trying to calm him down while signing that she had been the one to choose to marry Jake.

Jerome exhaled heavily. “Fine… But you know what? Roderick entrusted Jake with your care, and he’s failed miserably! If Roderick were still alive, he’d be livid. He’s probably turning in his grave right now.”

Kallie offered a wry smile, making her resolve clear that she couldn’t endure it any longer and desired a divorce.

“That’s the spirit,” Jerome responded, his support unwavering. “I’m glad you’ve made your decision, and you have my full support!”

Jerome’s gaze intensified. “There’s something else.”

Standing abruptly, Jerome walked over to his desk, rifled through a stack of papers, and pulled one out. “I’m giving you a house.”

Kallie, startled, rushed over to dissuade him.

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“No need to convince me otherwise. I promised Roderick I’d look after you, and I owe him my life. Do you think my life is worth less than a

realizing Jerome’s determination,

owe me anything, Kallie. I owe Roderick, and since he asked me to look after you, it’s as if I owe you too. Got

insistence

it ready, you’ll get the keys. If you ever find

a timely solution for Kallie’s looming problem. After her divorce, returning to the Reeves residence was out of the question, and her only plan had been to stay

Jake would stir up trouble for the

about to voice her concern, Jerome stood up, announcing, “Alright, let’s go

opportunity to discuss the matter further, Kallie decided to drop it

they descended the stairs together, the younger family members

awkward under the sudden display of respect, instinctively

patted her arm gently.

just a relaxed dinner, and yet everyone’s dressed as if it’s a grand event!

want to show how much we care about

as it’s to your liking, that’s what

members quickly began to

standing alone, glared at Kallie,

Stella’s voice sliced through the chatter, sharp and urgent. “Kallie is just pretending! Don’t be fooled

room fell into a tense silence. Everyone knew Jerome favored Kallie, and they recalled the last family gathering where Stella had tried to disgrace Kallie, only

attacking Kallie again, the entire family watched closely, wondering how Jerome would respond. If he sided with Stella, it would mark a significant shift in the family

and just as the tension reached its peak, Jerome