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 can push me around. Forget

with a slight smile, his demeanor calm. “Why all the hostility? I anticipated some confusion, so I came back just to

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

than thrilled at Jake’s arrival, quickly grabbed the child from the servant’s arms. “The little one doesn’t seem

words, Melinda turned to leave, her movements brisk as she

a few bodyguards blocked 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 a bit and let

Melinda faltered. “She’s crying, it’s not

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

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

filled with sadness and irritation. She assumed she was being manipulated like a pawn in their

Jake swiftly grabbed her wrist, halting

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

and with tears brimming in her

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

a counterargument, Kallie felt a sinking realization that her options

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

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

face as he turned

Blood is thicker than water, after all. Who would bully their flesh and blood?” Jake’s comment carried a hint of irony,

embarrassment and irritation. He felt Jake was mocking

and teenage years, it was true that Dean had often set traps

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

that Jake had always been too clever for his own good, even as a

and competence became increasingly apparent, casting a larger shadow over

to fulfill the

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