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.”

then ushered Jake and Kallie into the VIP lounge. He presented a list to them. “These

the list to Kallie and uttered briefly,

made a sign with her

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

pulled out her phone. She typed,

I’m choosing a gift for the woman beside me. I thought you might help pick it out since she might not appreciate my

suspected this might be the reason, but his words still stung. Was the gift meant for Sarah? Jake was aware of the tension between her and Sarah, yet he insisted she help

I’m not sure about her preferences. Since you’re closer to her, you’d probably know better. I don’t think you need my

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

her mind? How did he know

Jake chuckle. “Is it so baffling? I’ve heard Jerome is improving. He might even be out of bed

mouth in astonishment, she stood up abruptly, only to sit down again, struggling to contain

heading to the hospital to check on Jerome. Discussing it with Jake

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

look of confusion and typed, “What

intensity, “I’m your husband. How could it

Kallie typed her 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 weapon against me. And

rising anger. He gestured toward the list. “Pick something quickly

intentionally dragging things out to keep

Sarah with care? That was

appealed to her. She rapidly made her selections

found it easier than usual to decide, not hesitating as she often did. Within five minutes,

briefly but didn’t demand a redo. Instead, he instructed a

visited a shoe store

on her taste, starkly