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.

widened in shock—it

Boris confronted the man with fierce determination. “Hand

threat and the encroaching crowd, the man, knowing

then did Boris

man scrambled to his feet and fled with all his

Kallie reached the scene just

the camera and handed it to Kallie without checking its contents. “Don’t worry. I was quick. He likely didn’t have time to create any

a grateful bow. She then gestured

and remarked, “I was merely walking by when I noticed a man with a camera acting strangely by the entrance. It seemed suspicious, though I hadn’t anticipated he was

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

responded, his expression shifting as

how, typed a message on her phone and showed it to Boris: “I specialize in repairing antique items. If you ever need such services, don’t

would be a great match. Why worry about rumors?

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

“I’m actually married, and your cousin and I are merely

embarrassed. “I apologize, I’ve only ever

that everything was alright, yet deep down, she was irritated by the intrusion into her personal life. Nevertheless, she owed Boris a favor and maintained

Boris abruptly announced he had to

wave of relief washed over

He pulled out his phone and scrolled through photos of

take these photos was quite adept. The angles

a menacing grin forming as he pocketed his phone. He knew these

at the hospital, Boris was greeted by pandemonium. People were sobbing all around, some sincerely while

in poor taste, yet he feigned

Sophia sat with eyes red from crying. Spotting Boris, she rushed to him as if

were not of sadness. She was