Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 181:

Kallie believed she had nothing to conceal. Everything belonged to the past. She harbored no affection for Ethan and wished Joanna would trust her husband. Ethan couldn’t leave Joanna right away, but he might be trying.

Love couldn’t be forced. Even without Kallie in the picture, Ethan’s feelings for Joanna might never deepen, and he could possibly fall for someone else.

Joanna found it hard to immediately counter Kallie’s assertions. With a forced smile tinged with resentment, she retorted, “So, you’re implying my husband still cares for you, and I should just forgive you both?”

Kallie shook her head, typing her response. “What I’m trying to say is that you shouldn’t be trapped in a relationship without a future. Ethan needs to realize this, and so do you.”

Joanna’s gaze shifted. “Is that everything you wanted to say?” she asked sharply.

Kallie nodded and gently rested a hand on her stomach, smiling faintly. She resumed typing. “I probably shouldn’t be saying this, and you might think I’m interfering, but I’m pregnant and could be seen as a threat to your relationship with Ethan. If you and Ethan are truly meant to be, I genuinely hope you find happiness together.”

Joanna pressed her lips tightly, her tone icy. “Time’s up. I’m leaving.”

Kallie gave a nod and moved aside. She wasn’t sure if her words had made an impact on Joanna, but she had spoken her piece. Now, it was Joanna’s choice to believe her or not.

Exiting the hotel, Joanna scanned her surroundings. “He still hasn’t come?” she asked.

Joanna had texted Ethan when she decided to leave, half-hoping to provoke a reaction.

Joanna was aware that her departure might seem abrupt, yet she was curious about how Ethan would respond. Ideally, he would have come out to inquire why she suddenly decided to leave. Maybe they would have even argued, a sign that he cared.

But Ethan showed no response, indifferent to whether she stayed or not. They might as well have been strangers.

Despite anticipating this, a sharp sting of hurt still took Joanna by surprise. She clenched her fists tightly.

should we

up, her voice frosty. “What’s the point? I refuse

maybe you should speak with him. It’s better to

her a chilly glance. “So, Kallie’s words have convinced

you have issues with her, but

her eyes and sighed heavily. “Yes, she made some valid points. She seems level-headed, but I’ve

her. Call the driver to pick me up.

“Alright.” The servant nodded.

back, she collided with a drunk man. She stumbled and nearly

hit the ground

moved forward to help him to his feet

just fine until you ran into me. Now you’re asking

furrowed at his hostile tone. It was he who had bumped into

giving up the idea of trying to help him up, and turned around, her expression stern. She was

he bellowed, struggling

She helped the man to his feet and positioned herself in front of him. “Honey, you’ve had too much to drink. Let’s

cast an apologetic glance over her shoulder at

sharply across the face. “Who are

in the woman’s arms burst into tears at

protectively in front of the woman and her child. She typed to warn him sternly. “This is a celebration. I don’t know who you think you are, but this isn’t the place to make

a hand on her again, and I’ll have you

derisively. “Oh? Call

quickly typed a message to summon security, but as she was about to send it, the man

man approached Kallie with a