Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 196:

Jerome understood Jake’s meaningful look and coughed in Brent’s direction. “Tell the police to leave. Let them know nothing is happening here. We will take our leave.”

Brent grew visibly anxious. “Grandpa, Kallie’s hurt like this. Aren’t we going to do something?”

Jerome looked at Kallie with a mix of guilt and concern. “It’s not that we do nothing. It’s just not the right time. We will talk about it when we get back.”

Kallie smiled reassuringly at Jerome, signaling her understanding and trust in his judgment. Jerome was no fool. It seemed Jake had presented something advantageous to the Hayes family, something Jerome couldn’t easily refuse, or perhaps Jake had uncovered something that could potentially threaten Brent.

Involving the Hayes family in her own troubles already filled Kallie with regret.

Kallie gently pulled at Brent’s sleeve, trying to calm his anger. She gestured that Jerome must have his own reasons and considerations, and expressed her desire to leave as the day’s events had really exhausted her. Expressing her gratitude for their standing up for her, she suggested Brent take Jerome for a checkup since Jerome seemed unwell.

Brent, silent in the face of Kallie’s persistence, chose not to say anything further.

Before leaving, Brent shot a disapproving glance at Sarah. Leaning close to Kallie, he whispered, “Sarah’s plans have backfired twice now. She is desperate and might try to do something to you again. Please be extra careful.”

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Kallie gave a faint smile. She appreciated his concern for her well-being.

As the Hayes family departed with Kallie, Jake’s eyes followed them intently.

Beside Jake, Sarah was still fuming. “Jake, why did you let Kallie go so easily? Look at what she did to me.” Sarah pointed at the faint red marks on her wrist, her voice thick with frustration.

Jake finally glanced at her, his patience wearing thin. “You have caused all this trouble. I managed to convince them not to hold you accountable. What more do you want?”

already said this has nothing to do with me. It

I know you’ve been in constant touch with Boris lately. I would prefer not to intervene as long as you two kept things under control. Even at this point,

felt she had nothing to worry about. Jake’s intervention seemingly suggested his reluctance to see her punished by the Hayes family for her

for her, Sarah decided to slander Kallie, saying, “It’s all Kallie’s fault. She used her pregnancy as an excuse to stick by your side. When you weren’t around, she insulted me and even accused me of interfering in your relationship. I was furious, so I teamed up with Boris. I didn’t know Boris would manipulate things to frame Kallie and Jerome like this. I

Kallie’s pregnancy?

Sarah’s spine

for an excuse. “I could tell from the way

Jake’s face remained unchanged, his gaze turned cold. “You have let me down. I’ve treated you well with complete trust, and yet

Sarah’s wrist. “You are still lying to me even now. What are you planning to do next?

right—he had always been so good to her, yet she couldn’t

had told her about Kallie’s pregnancy wouldn’t harm her anyway. Plus, Melinda was insignificant. Angering Jake just to cover up for

told me. That day, when you took Kallie out somewhere, I coincidentally ran into Melinda. Melinda mentioned that you kept Kallie close because she was pregnant. I naturally assumed it was your child. Jake, I know you care for me, but knowing Kallie is carrying your child makes me feel insecure. She could use the child to win you back in the future.

second half of Sarah’s speech was lost on Jake as he suddenly felt a wave of dizziness

distort

and stumbled through the bustling crowd. His mind was focused on

pushed Kallie away earlier. How could

had already settled into the car, sitting

to life, the distant wail

gaze drifting toward

said, “You have always kept

look at Jerome. She gestured to ask whether it

by pushing for a divorce. I stopped him. Kallie, please understand. I’m not heartless. This is a

Kallie nodded understandingly.