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.

for the Hayes Group, which finally put Jerome at

give you this twenty million. It’s a debt I owe you and Roderick. I’m setting up this job to ease your mental load. Work hard, Kallie, and never hesitate to tell me if you feel aggrieved. Don’t keep it all inside like Brent did. When I’m gone, Brent will lead the Hayes family. He’ll look out for you. You’ll have nothing to

Kallie’s hand, his gaze

up in Kallie’s eyes. She quickly typed a message on her phone: “Don’t worry about it. You’re going to be okay.

standing at the doorway, had listened to every word. A shadow crossed her face as she muttered bitterly, “That

stepped outside, Sophia shot her a fierce

to

his awareness, he felt powerless to stop them. Years before, in a moment of anger, he had treated Sophia

to make amends, Jerome preferred to maintain superficial harmony,

eye to

that greed in people

Jerome’s words. As people aged, they longed for their children’s love. If Sophia could alter her behavior, she and her son

Jerome take his medication and then decisively dialed Boris’

silent woman has. She isn’t even related to the Hayes family by

with concern,

Sophia answered, “In your grandfather’s hospital room. Don’t worry. He’s just taken his medicine and is sound asleep, completely oblivious. Even if the world were

“Mom, haven’t I told you to be extra careful? Go somewhere else

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 to allocate part of

full extent of their conversation. She only clung to the mention

that reckless, but now, I’m not certain. He might not directly leave

unsettled Sophia 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 increases Brent’s share

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