Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 178:

Ethan was taken aback for a moment, but the woman beside him just smiled. “I didn’t think you’d be so kind-hearted. It looks like the rumors about you aren’t true, are they?”

Although she seemed to be praising Kallie, there was always an undercurrent of something unsettling in her tone. Kallie wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination, but she sensed a chill in the woman’s gaze, brimming with animosity.

Until today, Kallie hadn’t even known Ethan was married, and she had intentionally stayed away from him. Linsey stepped up with a warm smile, placing herself between Kallie and the couple. “Ethan, why don’t you show your wife around? We’re going to head inside.”

Ethan’s eyes lingered on Kallie with a touch of sadness. “Alright, see you inside.”

As the group dispersed, Joanna Martel dropped her pretense and frowned at Ethan, her stunning features turning icy. “Is she the one you can’t stop thinking about? What does she have that’s so special, aside from her looks? How am I not enough compared to her?” With every word, Joanna’s frustration grew.

Ethan’s patience wore thin. “It’s history now. And you saw—there was nothing untoward.”

But Joanna was relentless. “It’s only because I was there, and your sister had already mentioned you were married before I arrived. That woman is not as innocent as she looks. Without me, she’d have made a move on you.”

“Shut up!” Ethan’s voice rose sharply, his fury evident. “Kallie has done nothing wrong. Why must you malign her so?”

Joanna’s expression shifted to one of hurt and disbelief. “Look at you, defending her at the drop of a hat. I’m your wife. You should be on my side, not hers.” Joanna’s voice cracked as tears started to form, signaling her distress.

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felt trapped. Marriage had never been in Ethan’s plans, but after being tricked into returning, and under the influence of drugs, he made an unintended commitment. By

everything but his heart. But now, he questioned his own naivety. Joanna’s tears continued to fall in silence. Eventually, she snapped, “Oh, giving me the cold shoulder? Fine! I’ll just stir up trouble for Kallie and see if you can keep

Joanna turned and stormed away, her high heels echoing angrily. Ethan made an

you’re not thrilled about this marriage, but

was a bitter laugh. “You think

was momentarily at a loss for words. It did seem unlikely, yet there seemed to be

“The hall is massive. I’ll lead Kallie away and try to steer clear of you during the event, but

to let those feelings go. If Joanna can find peace, then I’ll strive to be a good husband. Don’t worry, I’m not

felt a wave of relief wash over her upon

conversing with Ethan in a secluded corner, but Kallie had caught most of the conversation. With a frown, Kallie realized she had unwittingly become a problem for the newlyweds. Simply avoiding the issue wasn’t going to fix anything. Perhaps she

her marriage was on the brink of collapse. She had no intentions of remarrying after the

pondered the situation, laughter spilled

disabled guy showed up

got skill, though. Deaf

people? It’s

To make fun of that silent girl, Kallie. A deaf and

She rose and marched

party. A clique of affluent youths lounged around, hurling insults. Despite the presence of celebrated musicians and notable celebrities,