Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 82:

Kallie instinctively stepped back, her gaze fixed on Stella from a distance. Once, such an offer might have tempted her, but those days were gone. She no longer cared about who Jake was with.

“Grandpa, are we certain the evidence isn’t faked?” At that moment, Stella wasn’t entirely alone. A few individuals still dared to speak in her defense. “Grandpa, this evidence seems like hearsay—”

“Ridiculous!” Jerome snapped, glaring at the defenders. “Do you know who brought this evidence forward? Jake!”

A stunned silence enveloped the room.

Although Jake was Kallie’s husband, no one dared question his integrity or suggest that he would fabricate evidence against Stella just to protect Kallie. After all, it was common knowledge that Jake and Kallie weren’t on the best terms.

Upon learning that Jake was behind the evidence, Kallie was surprised. Had Jake foreseen today’s events? She recalled the complex expression in his eyes when she mentioned attending the Hayes family dinner. Now she realized she had misunderstood him.

“Grandpa, regardless, Stella is still your granddaughter, part of the Hayes family. Since she’s acknowledged her mistake, shouldn’t we give her a chance to make amends?” a woman said, still advocating for Stella.

Now, only one person remained by Stella’s side—this woman, who was a distant relative linked to the Hayes family solely through Stella. Without Stella, her ties to the family would be severed.

“She orchestrated a fire, and you suggest we give her a chance to correct her actions?” Jerome snorted dismissively. “She tried to take someone’s life! If you’re so eager to defend her, maybe you should serve her sentence!”

At Jerome’s words, the woman lost all courage to defend Stella further.

Jerome’s voice broke the tense silence. “Let me make this clear. Kallie is now my sworn granddaughter. I will safeguard her with everything I have. Anyone who crosses her, crosses me.”

voice firm but encouraging. “Kallie, remember, no matter who tries to bring you down in the future,

reassured Kallie but also served as a public declaration of his unwavering

begins at

Jerome concluded, the atmosphere in the room shifted noticeably. Everyone’s gaze on Kallie transformed from mere curiosity about her

the family, even Brent, whom he had occasionally praised for his professional skills. Now, he was openly showing warmth toward Kallie, marking

Jerome spoke solemnly, “Dustin, now that I’ve made my stance clear, how do you propose we

hesitation, Dustin responded, “She is no daughter of

his

cried, bursting into tears, but Dustin sternly pushed her aside. “You have the nerve to speak after what you’ve done? Your grandfather was right—you’re a menace to society!” He

ousted from the Hayes family, the family banquet officially

around Kallie. Each face bore either a genuine or sycophantic smile as they warmly greeted her. Some even attempted to speak in

crowd around,” Brent interjected,

back. If you want to get closer to her,

introduce

majoring in archaeology during college! I must

these same individuals had looked down on her. Now, they were lavishing her with flattery,

atmosphere, with Kallie becoming the star of the evening, seated right next

as the event wound down, the

numbers,” Brent teased, seeing how eager everyone was to talk to Kallie. “There will be

head with a gentle smile, signaling that

arrived to pick Kallie up. He spotted her smiling—not