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.

didn’t you? Just because our grandpa left you in charge doesn’t mean you

with a slight smile, his demeanor calm. “Why all the hostility? I anticipated some

you two better make things clear,” Dean retorted, settling back into his seat, his anger

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

to leave, her

he said, “Hey, why

crying, it’s

her sentence, the bodyguards closed in, compelling her to go back with the child, her discomfort

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

was filled with sadness and irritation. She assumed she was being manipulated like

exit, Jake swiftly grabbed her wrist, halting her

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

brimming in her eyes, she resembled more

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

a sinking realization

into the chamber, selecting

demanded clarity. “Jake, you better start explaining what’s going on today. I know you wield a lot of power, but that doesn’t give you free rein to do as

across his face as he turned to face

interesting thing to say, considering we’re family. Blood is thicker than water, after all. Who would bully their flesh and blood?” Jake’s comment carried a hint

mix of embarrassment and

true that Dean had often set traps for Jake when the adults weren’t

kind of family, the sentimental idea of brotherly love was more

blame, Dean thought, it was that Jake had always been too clever for his own good, even as

his formidable intellect and competence became increasingly apparent, casting a larger

had attempted to fulfill the

as Jake’s capabilities became more