Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 131:

At Irene’s explanation, Kallie instinctively turned around.

As expected, beside Boris stood a woman whose delicate features contrasted sharply with her age. Her gentle, petite frame sparked an immediate sense of empathy. The woman was unmistakably Jerome’s youngest daughter and Boris’ mother, Sophia.

Irene went on to explain, “Later, Sophia’s husband seemed to have met his end in a car accident. Upon learning of Jerome’s illness, Sophia brought Boris back and took care of Jerome. Jerome couldn’t bring himself to be too stern with Sophia, given they are related by blood. Now, with Jerome ailing, it’s Sophia and Boris managing everything. Jerome, aged as he is, places great value on family unity. Therefore, things have smoothed out a bit.”

Kallie pressed her lips tightly together, remaining silent.

Catching Kallie’s reaction, Irene smiled knowingly. “You sense something’s amiss, don’t you?”

Kallie gave a slight nod.

If Sophia truly respected Jerome, why had she previously caused him such distress over a man? Moreover, Jerome kicked Sophia out once. It was Sophia who chose to leave on her own and had avoided visiting all these years. Yet now, with Jerome’s health failing, Sophia had returned, her child in tow.

Still, this was someone else’s family drama, and Kallie refrained from commenting further.

Kallie and Irene made their way into Jerome’s hospital room. Upon seeing the frail figure in the bed, Kallie’s eyes filled with tears.

Jerome appeared relatively spirited today. He had been gazing out the window but turned his head at the sound of their arrival. Spotting Kallie, he beamed. “You’re here.” With some effort and the nurse’s assistance, Jerome managed to sit up and waved at Kallie.

Kallie quickly crossed the room and took Jerome’s hand in hers.

As Kallie felt the frailty of Jerome’s hand, her heart sank further. This scene mirrored the painful memory of Roderick’s decline years earlier. Although time had passed, the wounds felt fresh, the trauma of loss still vivid.

Kallie dreaded watching those she cared about suffer in their twilight years. She tightened her grip on Jerome’s hand, silently wishing she could transfer some of her strength to him.

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distress, offered a feeble smile. “Don’t worry, my dear. This is a path we all must tread. I’m just glad you’re here with me now. My old friends are waiting for me. It’s almost a reunion. And don’t worry, I’m

struggled to find her voice, choked by emotion, but Jerome’s words seemed

for Jerome to grasp her message better, opting against

Jerome nodded understandingly.

was wearing on Jerome, Kallie decided it was time to leave. She gently squeezed his

with Kallie, saying, “Brent was

with Brent. Since she had no other

bidding

stepped out of

anticipating a confrontation, and took a step back, but his expression was one of

about my grandfather, and the doctor’s update wasn’t positive. Thus, I acted rudely toward you. I later found out you are quite close with my grandpa. Your visit really lifts his spirits. I was wrong to be discourteous. I

was taken aback by his reasonableness. She scrutinized him, noticing the genuine clarity in

softened. She typed down her response. “I’m glad to hear you’re this concerned for Jerome. I’m not

a gentle red. “Thanks for being understanding. Could I

Boris hastened to clarify, “I can see you’re eager to visit my grandfather again. My mom and I have managed everything regarding his

and Kallie found herself without a good reason to decline. She then gave

exchanging information, Kallie felt a need for some solitude, so she

Kallie departed, the smile gradually vanished from Boris’ face as he examined

then, Sophia approached with a look of disapproval. “That girl can’t speak. I can’t fathom why my dad is drawing close to someone like her. He’s probably out of his

smile. “Mom, her background isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Anyway, we should back Jerome’s decisions. If he takes a liking to her, then so should we. It’s important to prove that

girl seemed quite willing. She didn’t hesitate to give you her contact details. Perhaps she’s taken an interest in you. Maybe you should take

It would be awkward to introduce her to our circles.

Sophia didn’t say anything.