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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her 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

emotion, but Jerome’s words seemed to reach her,

swiftly typed down her response and activated the text-to-speech function for Jerome to grasp her message better, opting against using sign language. “I’m fine, Mr. Hayes. Just please, take care of yourself. You’ll get

Jerome nodded understandingly.

decided it was time to leave. She gently squeezed

saying, “Brent was planning to come by to

Since she had no other commitments, she could simply

bidding goodbye to

out of Jerome’s hospital

a step back, but his expression

later found out you are quite close with my grandpa. Your visit really lifts

She scrutinized him, noticing the genuine clarity

hear you’re this concerned for Jerome. I’m not offended.

for being understanding. Could I

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

good reason to decline. She

a need for some solitude, so she bid Boris

the smile gradually vanished from Boris’ face as he examined the contact details she had left

speak. I can’t fathom why my dad is drawing close to someone like her. He’s probably

think. Anyway, we should back Jerome’s decisions. If he takes a liking to her,

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

was apparent. “Mom, really? You think I’d entertain the idea of dating a woman who hardly talks? It would be awkward to introduce her to our circles. But

Sophia didn’t say anything.