Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 164:

After her pent-up emotions subsided, Sarah’s fury began to wane. She knew that the baby Kallie was carrying had to be dealt with, but she realized that any overt actions might play right into Kallie’s hands.

It was commonly believed that while a man might not always love a woman, guilt could bind him to her in unexpected ways.

Determined, Sarah resolved to leave openings for Kallie to exploit.

Meanwhile, Kallie was under the impression that Jake was taking her to a place of ill repute. Anxiety and fear clouded her thoughts during the entire journey.

However, to her astonishment, they ended up at a shopping mall instead. It was one owned by the prestigious Reeves Group, renowned for its array of luxury boutiques.

During their marriage, Jake had presented Kallie with a card that offered limitless spending within the mall, an ultimate VIP privilege.

Despite the lack of emotional warmth in their marriage, Jake had always been generous with material comforts.

Reflecting on her past woes, Kallie regretted not taking advantage of the card to indulge in lavish shopping sprees at the mall sooner.

As they entered, Kallie remained puzzled about Jake’s true intentions. She trailed him to the third floor, a place dominated by upscale women’s brands.

Jake strode into a jewelry store where a sales associate promptly welcomed them with a smile. “Good morning, sir. Are you looking to select some jewelry for this lady?”

Jake’s response was icy. “Is there just one person working in this whole place? I don’t need your help. Find someone else.”

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The associate stood frozen, baffled by his abruptness.

The store manager, recognizing Jake, quickly intervened and redirected the confused associate. “Go busy yourself over there and don’t get in Mr. Reeves’ way.”

into the VIP lounge. He presented a list to them. “These are the latest pieces we have, Mr. Reeves. Feel free to take a

passed the list to Kallie and uttered briefly,

sign with her hands, seeking

attention was elsewhere when he said, “Cut out the gestures. I

out her phone. She typed, “What do you

to grasp? I’m choosing a gift for the woman beside me. I thought you

meant for Sarah? Jake was aware of the tension between her and Sarah, yet he insisted she help select a gift for Sarah. It felt like a

Kallie tossed the list aside and began typing again. “Sorry, I’m not well-acquainted with Miss Miller, so I’m not sure about her preferences. Since you’re closer to her, you’d probably know better. I don’t think you

tone was calm, yet there was an underlying menace. “Then, I must ask if

Jake read her mind? How did he know she

puzzled expression only made Jake chuckle. “Is it so baffling? I’ve heard Jerome is improving. He might even be out of bed now. Since you’re close to them, it makes sense for

better condition, Kallie was genuinely happy. Clapping a hand over her mouth in astonishment, she stood up abruptly, only to sit down again, struggling to contain

to see Brent first before heading to the hospital to check on Jerome. Discussing it with Jake might lead not

real reason,” he declared, his voice dripping with disdain. “You’re keen to see

confusion and typed, “What does my meeting with Brent have

increased intensity, “I’m your

with Sarah—I want that too. You don’t need to wield our marriage like a weapon against me. And

list. “Pick something quickly if you

aware that Jake was intentionally dragging things out to keep her from meeting Brent. She didn’t have time to ponder his

items for Sarah with care? That

preferences, choosing items that appealed to

as she often did. Within five minutes, she had completed her task and handed the

briefly but didn’t demand a redo. Instead, he instructed a bodyguard to take the selected items to

they visited a shoe

on her