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.

in

with fierce determination. “Hand over the

and the encroaching crowd, the man, knowing

Boris

to his feet and fled with all

the scene just

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

and gave Boris a grateful bow. She

camera acting strangely by the entrance. It

with her messages on her phone, “I was at a business lunch with your cousin.

responded, his expression shifting as he grasped

to Boris: “I specialize

Kallie began to walk away, Boris caught up with her, observing thoughtfully before saying, “I actually think you and my cousin would be a great match. Why worry about rumors? Besides, my grandfather

was momentarily at a loss for words. It made sense, considering Sophia and Boris had only recently returned to the city and were likely unfamiliar with the local

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

slightly embarrassed. “I apologize, I’ve only ever seen you by yourself, so I assumed you were

everything was alright, yet deep down, she was irritated by the intrusion into her personal life. Nevertheless, she owed

abruptly announced he had

wave of relief

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

photos was quite adept. The angles suggested a closeness that

grin forming as he pocketed his

by pandemonium. People were sobbing all

in poor taste, yet he feigned concern and blended in with

from crying. Spotting Boris, she rushed to him as if

Sophia’s tears were not of sadness.