Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 187:

The couple exchanged looks, realizing that Sarah had deserted them. Left with no other option, they made their way out under the disapproving and inquisitive stares of the gathered crowd.

Once Sarah had exited, the throng of people within the house slowly dissipated, trailing after her.

It was only then that Kallie allowed herself a moment of relief. She exhaled deeply, composed herself, and straightened her clothes.

Walking toward the door, Kallie paused to bow respectfully to the senior man. Her eyes conveyed deep gratitude as she made gestures of thanks, acknowledging his timely help.

The senior man simply waved it off. “I simply spoke the truth. It wasn’t much of a help, really. Besides, you helped me once when I was in a bind, so it was only right that I stand up for you in your moment of need.”

The senior man then nudged the child toward Kallie.

“I’ll leave him to you.”

The child stood timidly before Kallie, his head bowed, too frightened to meet her gaze.

Despite being deceived by the boy previously, Kallie’s heart softened toward him upon seeing his distress.

She squatted down to his level, typed a message on her phone, then played the text aloud with the text-to-speech function to reassure him. “I know you’re young and might not fully understand the consequences of your actions. I won’t hold this against you.”

The child tentatively lifted his eyes, his voice quivering as he asked, “Really? You’re not going to hand me over to the police?”

Kallie shook her head, a gesture of her sincere forgiveness.

As she did so, she studied the boy more closely, her look thoughtful. Despite wearing a suit meant for a child, it hung awkwardly on him, revealing threadbare clothes beneath.

Kallie surmised that neither the couple who had argued earlier nor the individuals who later accused her of cheating were the boy’s actual parents. It seemed likely that he was merely a destitute child whom Sarah had coaxed into playing a part, perhaps promising him some basic necessities in return for his cooperation.

Lɑtєst chαptєrs 𝑖n g𝒶l𝑛ovє𝓁ѕ.с𝓸m

of right and

his actions were illegal. He only sensed that he had

sorry. I didn’t mean any harm. I just wanted some of the leftover food from today’s feast. But that intimidating lady said I had

pity settling in. She turned to Irene

“This boy can confirm that Sarah was behind all of this. Kallie,

shook her head decisively. Naturally, she had no intention of letting it slide, nor did she feel any

Dragging him into a public dispute to testify against Sarah would likely expose him

expression grew stern as

take the child away, Jake had been present. If Jake were

faith that Jake would support her. It was more likely that he might

having concrete evidence, Kallie felt powerless to act against Sarah. With

to let this incident pass for now, but she silently vowed not to

Irene led the boy away, Kallie turned and noticed the senior man had been watching her intently the entire time. His gaze seemed to carry a hint

inquire if he had

man shook his head sadly. “I can’t recall her face or name anymore, but I know

her as she realized there was

recall any details about the person he was searching for. With her wide network of contacts, she felt

her offer. He insisted that it was a personal matter and did not wish

chose not to rejoin the festivities.

group of Sarah’s associates was waiting

around him, their faces

plans. Got

Pathetic! Should we

man met their threats with a cold, authoritative stare. “Back off!”

composure and, brandishing clubs, advanced

could reach the senior man, several burly men intervened, swiftly

of black cars pulled

the vehicle. The assailants watched in stunned silence, their hostile demeanor replaced by sheer astonishment. Who was this old-timer?

could further process their surprise, they found themselves forcefully subdued by the