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.

laughed bitterly and pointed accusingly at Jake. “You and your wife set this up, didn’t you? Just because our grandpa left you in charge doesn’t mean you can push me around. Forget

“Why all the hostility? I anticipated some confusion,

better make things clear,” Dean retorted,

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

to leave, her movements brisk

Jake gestured, and instantly, a few bodyguards blocked her path. With a smug smirk, he said, “Hey, why

crying, it’s not

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

well. Unpredictable and often extreme in his actions, he could be quite dangerous

no relief at Jake’s intervention. Instead, she was filled with sadness and irritation. She

swiftly grabbed her wrist, halting

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

her small frame and with tears brimming in her eyes, she resembled

difficult for Jake to maintain his harsh demeanor. His gaze momentarily softened, though his

counterargument, Kallie felt a sinking realization

teeth and, with visible reluctance, moved back into the chamber, selecting a

better start explaining what’s going on today. I

smile playing across his face as he turned to face Dean. He calmly poured a cup of wine and offered it to

would bully their flesh and blood?” Jake’s

feeling a mix of embarrassment and irritation. He felt

true that Dean had often

sentimental idea of brotherly love was

been too clever for his own good, even as a

formidable intellect and competence became increasingly apparent,

to fulfill the role of

more evident, fear crept into