Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 170:

As Sophia departed, she muttered under her breath, “My dad is really getting senile.”

Once Sophia had left, a wave of guilt washed over Kallie. She made a remorseful gesture, explaining that she should have come sooner but had been caught up in too many things and couldn’t make it.

Jerome responded with a gentle shake of his head, his voice filled with warmth, “I understand. You’ve always been good to me. You must have been terribly worried while I was sick!”

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Kallie smiled. She comforted him by saying that the doctor had been optimistic, assuring him that with proper rest, he’d have a long life ahead.

Jerome let out a weary sigh before inquiring, “Brent mentioned you’re considering switching jobs within the Hayes Group. Do you think the consultant role isn’t a good fit for you?”

Kallie shook her head, quickly typed a message on her phone, and showed it to Jerome: “I struggle with communication. This role suits someone else better. I’d rather focus on relic restoration, and I’m planning to give a portion of my salary to Brent. You’ve all been so supportive, and with the Hayes Group facing these tough times, I don’t want to add to your troubles.”

“Nonsense,” Jerome said, his brow furrowed in irritation, which caused him to cough violently.

Kallie rushed to his side, supporting him and gently patting his back to calm him.

Jerome gave her a look that was both frustrated and affectionate. “Why all this formality? I already see you as my granddaughter. There’s no need to give your salary back or switch jobs. Just give your all at work and don’t fret over other issues. I might be old, but my mind is still sharp. I didn’t assign you this role without good reason. If you’re not willing to handle the job, it just shows you don’t trust me. Why even come visit then?”

Kallie was touched by his words.

It’s often said that the elderly regress to childlike states, and perhaps there was truth to it.

work for the Hayes Group, which finally put Jerome at

million. It’s a debt I owe you and Roderick. I’m setting up this job to ease your mental load. Work

his

up in Kallie’s eyes. She quickly typed a message on her phone: “Don’t

doorway, had listened to every word. A shadow crossed her

outside, Sophia shot her a fierce

to

powerless to stop them. Years before, in a moment of

amends, Jerome preferred to maintain superficial

couldn’t quite see eye

believed that greed

they longed for their children’s love. If Sophia could alter her

room, Sophia watched Jerome take

Jerome’s presence, Sophia didn’t mince her words. “Boris, Kallie visited your grandfather today. I just can’t understand what appeal that silent woman has. She isn’t even related to the Hayes family by blood, yet your cousin defends

with concern, “Where are you

taken his medicine and

concerned, Boris admonished his mother, “Mom, haven’t I told you to be extra careful? Go somewhere else

Sophia stood up and retreated to the bathroom. She continued, “I overheard Jerome and Kallie discussing twenty million and something about supporting her. What does that mean? Is he planning

extent of their conversation. She only clung to the mention

I’m not certain. He might not directly leave the inheritance to Kallie, but it’s possible he’d enhance

deeply. “What are we going to do? Your cruel grandfather never intended to leave us anything, and now with Kallie in the picture, if he

her, his eyes narrowing with a sinister intent. “We’ll devise a plan to tarnish Kallie’s reputation, ensuring the Hayes family severs all ties with her. Then, we’ll find a way to claim that twenty