Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 137:

Kallie repeatedly shook her head as she typed on her phone.

“I’m fine, really, just a bit chilly. Plus, I’ve got things to handle here. Thanks for the help, but I can manage it on my own.”

With that, Kallie picked up her pace and hurried away.

Boris watched Kallie’s anxious retreating figure, his warm smile gradually fading.

Sophia approached quietly, her voice low. “You should steer clear of that woman. She’s trouble.”

Boris gave Sophia a puzzled look. “What makes you say that?”

With a sly grin, Sophia’s voice dripped with sarcasm. “Her prescription slipped from her bag. It’s for pregnant women only. Clearly, she’s expecting, and who knows who the father is?”

Boris’s brow furrowed in thought.

Kallie’s relationship with Jake was well known around town, even though Boris was new here. Yet, Boris doubted Jake was the father.

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Given Jake’s power and influence, he’d surely take care of Kallie and accompany her for prenatal check-ups if Kallie were pregnant.

adopted daughter of the Reeves family, would likely leverage such a connection to

to Boris that

interest

“Remember, steer clear of women like her. Besides, with

Sophia with a hint of disapproval. “You’re missing the point. High stakes mean high rewards. Haven’t you noticed? We’ve been doing pretty well,

voice carried a trace of bitterness as he continued, “If you had brought me back to the Hayes family sooner, we’d stand a better chance

quivered slightly, betraying her urge to counter his argument, yet she found herself at

calm Boris. “Alright. As

was visibly annoyed. “I’ll take it from here. Just stop following

pang of heartache. She had been the cherished princess of the

Sophia’s husband found out that Jerome, known for his ruthlessness, wouldn’t offer any support just because Sophia had married into the

their marriage, Sophia suffered abuse at the hands

Boris, Sophia longed to return to the Hayes family, but her

didn’t bother to ask how her married life was, let

husband, but as time passed and through constant manipulation, her anger redirected toward the Hayes family. If only Jerome had checked in occasionally, provided

on Sophia,

moment, her phone

answered, only to hear an urgent message from the hospital about Jerome’s deteriorating condition, which required family members’

were present, none were close enough

direct relatives available were Sophia and Brent, and with Brent unreachable, the hospital had

the hospital right away,” she responded. “Have Boris search for Brent. Call me if you need anything