Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 134:

“What do you mean? Are you saying that I’d shirk responsibility and secretly pin it all on the Hayes family? Kallie, you can’t just throw around accusations,” Dean said, his expression one of serious indignation.

Kallie, slightly bewildered, studied Dean’s earnest face. If he wasn’t responsible, then who was?

Meanwhile, Melinda, arms crossed, let out a chuckle. “Seems like you’re quick to point fingers without understanding the whole situation. What would a mute know about business, anyway? And with the ongoing feud between the Hayes and Reeves families, why are you defending the Hayes? There are rumors you’re cozy with them. Planning to marry into the Hayes family after you divorce Jake, are you?”

Melinda’s accusations were harsh and biting. Kallie’s expression turned icy at her words.

Edgar intervened, his face darkening with a warning, “Madam, some comments shouldn’t be made lightly.”

Melinda stood up abruptly, saying to Dean, “Why are we even staying here? It’s clear Kallie has made up her mind about us. We should just leave instead of staying here being wrongly accused.”

Dean rose, his face set in a stern mask, ready to exit.

But as Dean walked past Kallie, he paused abruptly. “I get it. You’re trying to shift all the blame onto me now. Did my brother put you up to this? I wasn’t even considering the Hayes’ involvement until you brought it up. But now you’ve given me something to think about. Why should their problems be my concern?”

With a derisive snort, Dean stormed out.

As Melinda passed Kallie, she nudged her aside forcefully, causing Kallie to nearly lose her balance.

Overwhelmed by the situation, Kallie was consumed with regret, wondering what had transpired. Was Dean truly not responsible? Then who was behind it all? Could it be Jake? Had Jake intentionally sent her to confront Dean, only to see her caught in this predicament?

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“Dean!” A male voice halted their departure.

Jake appeared in the doorway, tall and imposing, his expression unreadably calm.

accusingly at Jake. “You and your wife set this up, didn’t you? Just because our grandpa left you in charge doesn’t mean

all the hostility? I anticipated some confusion, so I came back just

listen. But you two better make things clear,” Dean retorted, settling back into his

from the servant’s arms. “The little one doesn’t seem

her movements brisk as she exited

smug smirk, he said, “Hey, why the hurry? It’s been a while since I’ve seen my little niece. Stay a bit and let me

crying, it’s not a

Melinda could finish her sentence, the bodyguards closed in, compelling her to

Jake all too well. Unpredictable and often extreme in his actions, he could be

at Jake’s intervention. Instead, she was filled with sadness and irritation. She assumed she was being manipulated like a pawn in their

Jake swiftly grabbed her wrist, halting her

free herself, but Jake’s grip was too firm. Fiercely, she

brimming in her eyes, she resembled more an upset kitten than a

harsh demeanor. His gaze momentarily softened, though his voice stayed resolute. “If you truly want to help

Kallie felt a

and, with visible reluctance, moved back into the chamber, selecting a seat as far from Jake as

going on today. I know you wield a lot of power, but that doesn’t give you free rein to do

his face as he turned to face Dean.

considering we’re family. Blood is thicker than water, after all. Who would bully

of embarrassment and irritation. He felt Jake was mocking him

on their childhood and teenage years, it was true that Dean had often set traps for Jake

idea of brotherly love was more of a

Dean thought, it was that Jake had always been too clever

Jake matured, his formidable intellect and competence became

the role

became more evident, fear