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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look after you, and I owe

determination, felt

asked me to look after you,

to protest that it was too much, but Jerome’s insistence left her no choice but to accept his generosity with

I find the right house and get it ready, you’ll get the

to the Reeves residence was out of the question, and her only plan had been to stay with Linsey temporarily before finding

wondered if Jake would stir up trouble for the Hayes family because

as Kallie was about to voice her concern, Jerome stood up, announcing, “Alright,

to discuss the matter further, Kallie decided

younger

feeling a bit awkward under the sudden display of

her arm gently.

yet everyone’s dressed as if it’s a grand event! Looks like you’re all in costume!” Jerome’s playful comment lightened the

much we care about you,” one

as it’s to

members quickly

at

chatter, sharp and urgent. “Kallie is just pretending! Don’t be fooled by her! She’s

they recalled the last family

Jerome would respond. If he sided with Stella, it would mark a significant shift in the family dynamics. But if he defended Kallie, it would

built, and just as the tension reached its