Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 99:

Kallie’s stomach began to feel uncomfortable. She withdrew from Jake’s grasp and turned toward the bed.

Jake’s gaze lingered on Kallie’s back, his expression growing stormy.

Kallie climbed into bed and drew the blanket over her head. She remained hidden beneath it until the sound of Jake’s departure reached her ears.

A sigh of relief escaped Kallie, mingled with a twinge of sadness. There was nothing she could do about her husband going to see another woman. Worse still, she was expected to pretend everything was alright.

Clutching her stomach, Kallie pondered the possibility of divorce. It seemed like the best solution for both her and their unborn child.

Morning arrived swiftly, and thankfully, Kallie had slept well.

Linsey was cheerful and already waiting at the door when Kallie awoke. Ethan was with Linsey.

Upon Kallie opening the door, Ethan peered inside, his relief palpable at the absence of Jake, the man he loathed.

Linsey took Kallie’s arm. “Come on. Let’s head to the Eastonville University cafeteria. It’s been ages since I graduated. I can barely remember what the food was like.”

Kallie’s mood brightened instantly upon seeing Linsey’s cheerful face.

First thing in the morning, the group of four headed to the cafeteria for breakfast.

The campus was abuzz with activity, as preparations were underway everywhere.

Surrounded by the flurry of movement, Kallie felt slightly overwhelmed. She reminisced about her carefree university days when worries were few and far between.

Time had indeed flown by. Much had changed, and those carefree days seemed as if they belonged to another life altogether.

The group scoured the venue, but Kallie’s designated spot was nowhere to be found.

puzzling. “Why isn’t there a spot for Kallie? Aren’t they expecting her

Irene was supposed to translate her sign language so she could address any questions the students might have about artifact restoration. There was even talk of a live demonstration if

checking every platform, Kallie’s spot was

and staff, but nobody seemed to have

couldn’t locate Donovan, so she pulled out her phone

“Sorry, Kallie, something urgent came up and I can’t be there. But don’t worry, Vice Principal Vernon Perez is on site. Please look for him. I’ll send you his picture. Really sorry for the

of Donovan’s message. She had

able to spot the vice principal amidst

seeing the group approach. He turned his back to them, feigning ignorance of

him. “Excuse me, are you Vice

“What do you

could reply, Vernon curtly said, “If you need assistance, please speak to one of our staff members. You don’t appear to be our students.

remained calm and explained, “Actually, we are

information seemed to soften Vernon’s demeanor slightly, coaxing a reluctant

Kallie, invited here by Mr. Donovan Collins. Could you direct us to the exhibit?” Irene

of recognition, but confusion lingered. “Kallie? That name does ring a bell,”

influential people were indeed invited to the exhibition. Vernon faintly recalled Donovan mentioning something about it, though he hadn’t really paid attention at that time. He brushed it off, assuming it involved just another attractive person positioned to enhance the scenery, and consequently, he forgot what

Everything’s set for you. Are you ready, or do you need me to find you some appropriate attire? Well, either way, suit yourself. I’ve got a lot on my plate

quiet, though the expressions on

low voice, “Is this the arrangement

patience was thinning. What more could they

silence, stood out more strikingly than any celebrity could. Yet, there

Vernon approached Kallie. “Tell me quickly

a message, and let a synthesized

but then he understood her situation. Despite the onlookers’ curious glances, he blurted out, “So, you can’t speak? Why would Donovan invite someone who can’t talk?

turned their

in the room. Though

now and ask if this is how you treat