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.”

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

list to Kallie and

made a sign

attention was elsewhere when he said, “Cut out the gestures. I don’t want to

her phone. She

woman beside me. I

Was the gift 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

look, 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.

an underlying menace. “Then, I must

was taken aback. Could Jake read her mind? How

“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 you

Clapping a hand over her mouth in astonishment, she stood up abruptly, only to

to check on Jerome. Discussing it with

piecing together a puzzle. “So, that’s not the real reason,” he declared, his voice dripping with disdain. “You’re

and typed, “What does my meeting with Brent have to do with

retorted with increased intensity, “I’m your husband. How could

response, firm and resolute. “In name only. I’m aware of your eagerness to divorce me and be with Sarah—I want that too. You don’t need to wield our marriage like a

her a dark look, inhaling deeply as if to temper his rising anger. He gestured toward the list. “Pick something quickly if you want to leave

keep her from meeting Brent.

for Sarah with

items that appealed to her. She

to decide, not hesitating as she often did.

a redo. Instead, he instructed a bodyguard to take the selected items

they visited a shoe store and a

solely based on her