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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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

by emotion, but Jerome’s

at her eyes and mustered a smile. She swiftly typed down her response and activated the text-to-speech function for Jerome to grasp her message better, opting

Jerome nodded understandingly.

Kallie decided it was time to

saying,

Since she had no other commitments, she could simply stay here and

nodded before bidding goodbye

of

step back, but his expression was one

found

scrutinized him, noticing the genuine clarity in his eyes. The

this concerned for Jerome. I’m not offended. I’d likely

“Thanks for

my grandfather again. My mom and I have managed everything regarding his stay at the hospital. If we swap contact details, just let me know whenever you’d like to visit, and

found herself without a good reason to decline. She then gave Boris her

some solitude,

departed, the smile gradually vanished from Boris’ face as

girl can’t speak. I can’t fathom why my

“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

that girl seemed quite willing. She didn’t hesitate to give you her contact details. Perhaps

of dating a woman who hardly talks? It would be awkward to introduce her to our circles. But I might entertain

Sophia didn’t say anything.