Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 126:

Nearby, an onlooker remarked, “This family finally got what was coming to them. They’ve bullied other people countless times.”

Another onlooker shared the sentiment and swiftly chimed in, “Yeah, just the other day, my daughter was playing downstairs when this young boy took her toys and claimed they were his. When this elderly lady showed up, I had hoped we could resolve it, but instead, she slapped my daughter and said we were the ones in the wrong. Can you believe that?”

Someone else huffed, “And remember when this boy deliberately smashed my car window? They refused to take responsibility, acting as if their job at the Reeves Group made them superior to everyone else. If someone had a nicer car than theirs, they’d start spreading vicious rumors.”

Listening to all this, Kallie realized this family truly deserved their fate. Initially thinking the punishment might be excessive, it seemed clear they had brought it upon themselves. Jake had actually helped the neighbors purge this group of troublemakers.

Despite this family’s incessant pleas for mercy, Jake didn’t spare them a look. Instead, he seized Kallie’s wrist and pulled her along.

Kallie nearly lost her balance and struggled to free her hand, shooting Jake a glare. Her eyes and expression clearly showcased her displeasure with his actions.

Jake’s expression remained cold and stern. “Last time you called me and gestured all those bizarre things, I let it slide. If it weren’t for me today, you’d be in shambles because of those people. You should be grateful. Is this how you show gratitude?”

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For a moment, Kallie was speechless. She clenched her teeth in frustration and gestured that those were two separate issues, emphasizing that just because he helped her today didn’t erase the wrongs he had committed in the past.

Jake chuckled, gripping Kallie’s chin and forcing her to meet his gaze. “Wrongs? Tell me, what exactly have I done that was so terrible?”

Kallie’s expression shifted slightly, her eyes growing dim. What was there to say? This conversation wasn’t going to yield anything substantial even if she explained.

Jake’s anger intensified. He hadn’t planned on explaining himself, but the words surged out like a tidal wave, demanding release. “Why did you assume I helped Sarah? Am I the only one with access to your room keys? And really, why would I bother with something as trivial as keys?”

Kallie listened to Jake’s explanation with an unchanged expression. Stepping back, her demeanor turned cold and cautious, as if maintaining a safe distance. With gestures, she then demanded to know how Sarah got the keys.

as ice. “She got them from the butler, and I was unaware of

she directed questions to Jake. “Why would the butler grant Sarah’s request readily? He works under your authority and likely

then hardened his tone, “You’re

chose not

between following her and remaining

with a grim expression, Jake pulled out his phone and

politeness, “Mr. Reeves, how may I assist you?” he asked

stated bluntly and coldly. “Collect your belongings

he began to sweat. Before he could inquire further, Jake abruptly ended the call, leaving the butler stunned and

the butler muttered to himself,

exact reason for his dismissal, the butler could discern from Jake’s tone that he had somehow deeply offended

her house, only to

able to purchase what she needed. Now,

distress, emotional turmoil

at the door interrupted

Kallie spotted Jake standing outside. She

play games. I know you’re inside. If you don’t open

With a glare, she reluctantly opened the door. Her gestures asked, “What will it take

tone was commanding. “Let me

her teeth, shaking her head

forward

out a yelp, clinging tightly to his neck, afraid he might harm her. She trembled all over, especially wary of any pressure

her aversion to his touch more keenly than before. But he hadn’t realized the extent of her discomfort. How could such a simple gesture make her so upset? It was evident

darkened further. He walked into the house

force, Kallie curled up instinctively, her hand protectively