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.

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 about it!” Dean

“Why all the hostility? I anticipated some

make things clear,” Dean retorted, settling back

the servant’s arms. “The little

Melinda turned to leave, her movements brisk as

her path. With a smug smirk, he said, “Hey, why the hurry? It’s been a while since I’ve seen my little niece. Stay

crying, it’s not a

in, compelling her to go back with the child,

too well. Unpredictable and often extreme in his

filled with

Kallie attempted to exit, Jake swiftly grabbed her

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

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

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

counterargument, Kallie felt a

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

visibly agitated and rubbing his temples, demanded clarity. “Jake, you better start explaining what’s going on today. I know you wield a lot of power, but that doesn’t

appeared unusually at ease, a rare smile playing across his face as he turned to face Dean. He calmly poured a cup of wine and offered it

an 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 of irony, his smile faint but

coughed lightly, feeling a mix of embarrassment and irritation. He

Dean had

their kind of family, the sentimental idea of

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

became increasingly apparent, casting

had attempted to fulfill the role

capabilities became more evident,