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 him my life. Do you

Jerome’s determination,

don’t owe me anything, Kallie. I owe Roderick, and since he asked me to look after you, it’s as if I owe

but Jerome’s insistence left her

Once I find the right house and get it ready, you’ll get the keys. If you ever find yourself in trouble, just move

question, and her only plan had been to stay with Linsey temporarily before

still wondered if Jake would stir up trouble for the Hayes

voice her concern, Jerome stood up, announcing, “Alright,

opportunity to discuss the matter further, Kallie decided

the stairs together, the younger family members stood

under the sudden display of

arm

event! Looks like you’re all in costume!” Jerome’s playful

want to show how much we care about you,”

it’s to

family members quickly began to

alone, glared at Kallie, her eyes dark

the chatter, sharp and urgent. “Kallie is just

recalled the last family gathering where Stella had tried

with Stella, it would mark a significant shift in the family dynamics. But if he defended Kallie, it would solidify her

built, and just as the