Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 159:

A worried voice echoed from the other end of the phone. “Mr. Hayes, it seems we’re out of options. This boy is too sharp. He figured out something was amiss and took off. Going after his mother could backfire in ways we can’t predict.”

Brent’s hands tightened into fists, his eyes shimmering with a frosty glare. “I’ve been cast as the villain by everyone. My reputation no longer matters to me. Set it up. I need to have a serious conversation with him.”

As Brent ended the call, an urgent update came from the hospital. “Mr. Hayes, good news, Jerome has woken up.”

At that moment, Brent’s concerns vanished. He floored the accelerator and sped toward the hospital.

Before Brent even reached Jerome’s ward, the all-too-familiar, grating sound of weeping reached his ears.

Sophia was saying emotionally, “Dad, I was terrified while you were out. I promise never to be disobedient and wander off again. I’ve brought Boris back with me. He’ll look after you.”

Brent, his expression unyielding, swung the ward door open. He saw Sophia clutching Jerome’s hand, her tears flowing freely. Yet, to Brent, Sophia’s sorrow seemed tinged with insincerity.

Jerome appeared frail, a stark contrast to his previous vitality. He feebly extended his hand toward Sophia, his eyes lighting up slightly. “Sophia.”

Tears welled up in Jerome’s eyes. After all, Sophia was his only daughter, despite their past misunderstandings.

With age, the importance of family bonds and the joy of kinship often became more apparent.

Sophia, agitated, affectionately called Jerome “daddy.”

For a moment, Brent questioned whether his recollection of Sophia, who had bitterly denounced Jerome over her husband, was merely an illusion.

by the door, quickly offering him a warm smile. “Why are you lingering at the

as Sophia resumed her performance. “Dad, please don’t be upset. Brent hasn’t been able to visit the hospital much recently because he’s been swamped. But look, he’s here now. He really is

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sound like you’re the only one handling all the medical arrangements and consultations around the clock. Other than arriving here daily to weep and aggravate everyone, what contributions have you

came

washed over

in. His words triggered a coughing fit, exacerbated by

out to assist Jerome, but he sidestepped

features hardened. “I need a moment alone with

cast a lingering look at the two

“Grandpa, how are you holding up? Don’t worry, if things don’t work out here, we can seek treatment overseas. We’re

from his usual seriousness. “It’s my fault I wasn’t there for you when the family was in chaos. Now that

felt a surge of emotions and quickly turned his head to hide the tears

she remains my only daughter. If I’m ever not around, I ask that you don’t pass anything from the Hayes Group to

was taken aback. “Grandpa, don’t you remember what she said when she left with that man? If she had cared even slightly for

deceived. Though my eyesight may be weakening, my judgment remains sharp. But what can I do? She is still my daughter. I indulged her

inner turmoil was evident, tears

keep Boris’ wrongdoings from Jerome. He didn’t want to add to Jerome’s worries. Given Jerome’s affection for Kallie, the truth would

thought of causing Jerome any

as Boris and Kallie stay out of

nodded, visibly relieved by

tense and uneasy, stealing glances into Jerome’s