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.

Kallie with a mixture of pride and satisfaction. Her plan was for Jake to deliver a

known each other since childhood. You

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

clung to a sliver of hope. After all, their childhood had been free of conflict. Back then, they had shared a solid friendship. Jake was often reserved, yet he always appeared when she needed him most.

into beauty. She was timid, though, often struggling to speak up for herself. The influential Reeves

as time passed, it became common knowledge that Kallie was merely a foster child in

Kallie. He didn’t dare do anything too outrageous, so

seducing their

moment, Jake made

an aversion to this

“Do

bully scrambled for

blamed by the bully for seducing him,

I take the word of an

Jake would defend her like this again, even if not for her, at least for Jerome and Roderick, longtime companions who held

detached. His voice was flat, devoid of feeling. “I never got along with her. I don’t know much about her, and frankly, it doesn’t concern

of denial was as good

ears. She

please consider a girl’s feelings. Being so blunt can be quite hurtful. You should

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

from Irene’s hold to confront Jake directly,

her, but Kallie held her ground, her