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

determination,

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

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

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

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

would stir up trouble for

her concern, Jerome stood up, announcing, “Alright, let’s go down for

the matter further, Kallie decided to

they descended the stairs together, the younger

awkward under the sudden display of respect, instinctively

her arm gently.

relaxed dinner, and yet everyone’s dressed as if it’s a grand event! Looks like you’re all in

we just want to show how much we care about

it’s to your

family members quickly

alone, glared at

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

and they recalled the last family gathering where Stella had tried to disgrace Kallie, only to be slapped

closely, wondering how 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 solidify her

and just as the tension reached