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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you, and I owe him my life. Do you think my life is worth less than

Jerome’s determination, felt compelled

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

Jerome’s insistence left her no choice but

find the right house and get it ready, you’ll get the keys. If you ever find yourself in

question, and

up trouble for the Hayes

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

matter further, Kallie decided to drop it for the time

the younger

feeling a bit awkward under the sudden display of respect, instinctively

arm gently. “Relax,” he

a grand event! Looks like you’re all in

show how much we care about you,” one relative chimed in,

to

family members quickly began to flatter

Stella, standing alone, glared at Kallie, her eyes

is just pretending! Don’t

recalled the last family gathering where Stella had tried to disgrace Kallie,

family watched closely, wondering how Jerome would respond. If he sided with Stella, it would

built, and just as the tension reached its peak,