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.

there a spot for Kallie? Aren’t

schedule had clearly outlined a small platform for her in the exhibit area where someone was to interview her. Irene was supposed to translate her sign language so she could address any

checking every platform, Kallie’s

students and

pulled out her phone to get in touch

But don’t worry, Vice Principal Vernon Perez

could hear the bustling noise in the background of Donovan’s message. She

they were able to spot the

seemed noticeably stressed and became visibly annoyed upon seeing the group approach. He turned his back to them, feigning ignorance

him. “Excuse me, are you Vice Principal Mr. Perez?”

“What

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

explained, “Actually, we are here by

soften Vernon’s demeanor slightly, coaxing a reluctant smile from him. “Oh, I

by Mr. Donovan Collins. Could you direct us to

of recognition, but confusion lingered. “Kallie? That name does

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

“Are you supposed to deliver a speech? 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

expressions on

low voice, “Is this

was thinning. What more could they possibly want after

gaze then fell on Kallie, who, despite her silence, stood out more strikingly than any celebrity could. Yet, there she was,

up with Linsey’s and Irene’s antics, Vernon approached Kallie. “Tell me

her phone, tapped out a message, and let a synthesized female voice

onlookers’ curious glances, he blurted out, “So, you can’t speak? Why would Donovan invite someone

turned their

of every eye in the room. Though she told herself to ignore

I call Donovan now and ask if