Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 191:

Families of high stature always placed immense importance on their reputation.

Most of the onlookers assumed Jake maintained his composure since today marked Sarah’s birthday. Their suspicions were swiftly validated.

With an icy tone, Jake declared, “I don’t want to hear any more of those filthy, unfounded rumors about my grandfather. If it happens again, I will pursue legal measures against those spreading these rumors. Don’t hesitate to challenge my resolve. Today, I’ve overlooked this because it’s Sarah’s birthday, and I refuse to ruin it.”

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Upon hearing this, Sarah’s expression immediately softened. Realizing Jake still considered her feelings filled her with pride and warmth, prompting a wide smile across her face.

Sarah approached Jake, gently took his arm, and spoke sweetly. “I’m sorry, Jake. The shock of hearing those accusations made me freeze instead of defending your grandfather. I’m certain Roderick would never engage in such acts. It’s Kallie who has behaved shamelessly and disgustingly.”

Meanwhile, Kallie, restrained by Irene, hadn’t yet recovered, with tears streaming down her cheeks. She wasn’t sad; she was enraged.

Through tear-filled eyes, Kallie gazed at Jake, hoping he would clarify things for her. Others were unaware, but Jake understood the reason why Jerome treated her kindly.

Kallie didn’t anticipate Jake defending her, but she hoped he would at least speak the truth to vindicate Jerome.

Brent had informed Kallie that although Jerome had regained consciousness, his condition was deteriorating rapidly. He might die at any moment.

Kallie couldn’t bear the thought of Jerome leaving under such a cloud of disgrace. He was a good person. The unfairness of it all gnawed at her.

Jake sensed Kallie’s intense gaze. It felt as though his heart was shredded, the pain so intense that he found it hard to breathe. He clenched his fists tightly, battling the overwhelming emotions within.

was for Jake to deliver a crushing

to Jake and said, “Jake, you and Kallie have known each other since childhood. You know her

turned eerily silent, and one could hear a pin drop. Everyone awaited Jake’s response, Kallie

a solid friendship. Jake was often reserved, yet he always appeared when she needed him most. Situations like this had

speak up for herself. The influential Reeves family

merely a foster child in the Reeves family. This realization led some to harbor unsavory intentions toward

do anything too outrageous, so instead, he chose to pursue her aggressively,

charmed by the bully confronted Kallie, accusing her of seducing their

crucial moment,

and Kallie had barely talked at school. Everyone assumed Jake had an aversion to this foster sibling. Thus,

confronted the bully with force. “Do you really think Kallie would ever fall for someone like you?”

scrambled for an

herself, Kallie was blamed by the bully for seducing him, while he claimed

I take the

memories, Kallie felt certain Jake would defend her like this again, even if not for her, at least for Jerome and Roderick, longtime companions who held a special place in Jake’s

feeling. “I never got along with her. I don’t know much about her,

was as good as an

buzzing in her ears. She questioned if she might

a girl’s

Kallie’s distress, felt a surge of heartache. She shot Jake a fierce look and warned, “Just wait until the truth comes out. Kallie won’t be forgiving

swiftly, breaking from Irene’s hold to confront

stop her, but Kallie held her ground, her glare