Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 138:

Kallie and Brent had just finished their meal. As Kallie made to leave, Brent’s phone rang.

The conversation on the other end of the line etched a grave expression on Brent’s face.

A wave of unease washed over Kallie, her instincts tingling with a bad premonition. She quickly typed a message to Brent: “Is something wrong with Jerome?”

Brent’s face remained somber, and after a brief hesitation, he replied, “It’s just some issues at work. Urgent, but nothing serious. I’m afraid I can’t drive you home today.”

Understanding the situation, Kallie nodded and told Brent not to rush and to drive safely.

With that, Brent hurried off. Kallie, now ready to leave herself, stepped out of the restaurant and was momentarily blinded by a sudden white flash.

It took Kallie a moment to realize it was the flash of a camera.

Panicking slightly, Kallie scanned the surroundings. She and Brent hadn’t done anything to warrant scrutiny, yet the threat of a scandal loomed large if a paparazzo were twisting the narrative.

Her search soon led her to a man nearby, camera in hand, looking decidedly flustered.

Once the man realized he’d been spotted, he bolted.

Kallie wanted to cry out and accuse the man of being a thief to capture the crowd’s attention. However, her inability to speak forced her into a desperate chase instead.

The man skillfully darted through the bustling crowd, eluding Kallie with ease.

Kallie could do nothing but watch as he disappeared further into the distance.

Just then, a figure burst from the left, tackling the man to the ground with surprising force.

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the man with fierce determination. “Hand over the camera now, or I’ll call the police. You

threat and the encroaching crowd, the man, knowing his actions were unlawful, hesitantly

Boris

feet and fled with all

heavily, Kallie reached the

checking its contents. “Don’t worry. I was quick. He

gave Boris a grateful bow. She then gestured her

strangely by the entrance. It seemed suspicious, though I

to gather her thoughts before explaining candidly with her messages on her phone, “I was at a business lunch with your cousin. The Hayes Group

Boris responded, his expression shifting as he grasped the

and showed it to Boris: “I specialize in repairing antique items. If you ever need such

thoughtfully before saying, “I actually think you and my cousin would be a great match. Why

a loss for words. It made sense, considering Sophia and Boris had

response politely: “I’m actually married, and your cousin and

“I apologize, I’ve only ever seen you

that everything was alright, yet deep down, she was irritated by

he had to leave

wave of relief washed over

the smile on his face disappeared. He pulled out his phone and scrolled

Boris had hired to take these photos was quite adept. The

a menacing grin forming as he pocketed his phone. He

all around, some sincerely while others for show, as though Jerome was

yet he feigned concern and blended in with the

crying. Spotting Boris, she rushed to him as if he were a lifeline. She clutched his hand, her body

Sophia’s tears were not of sadness.