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.”

turned his attention to Kallie, his voice firm but encouraging. “Kallie, remember, no matter who tries to bring you down in the future, you can always turn to me

but also served as a public declaration of his unwavering

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in the room shifted noticeably. Everyone’s gaze on Kallie transformed from mere curiosity about

for anyone in the family, even Brent, whom he had

“Dustin, now that I’ve made

“She is no daughter

his and his son’s

you’ve done? Your grandfather was right—you’re a menace to society!” He pulled out his phone. “I’m calling the police right now. You’re going straight to jail! I’m done trying to discipline you.

Hayes family,

either a genuine or sycophantic smile as they warmly greeted her. Some even attempted to speak in sign language,

Brent interjected,

back. If you want to get closer to

not introduce us to someone as remarkable

archaeology during college!

had first arrived at the Hayes household, these same individuals had looked down

with Kallie becoming the star of the evening, seated

event wound down, the

up, I might just have you take numbers,” Brent teased, seeing how eager everyone was to talk to

her head with a gentle smile, signaling that she was

Jake arrived to pick Kallie up. He spotted her smiling—not at him,