Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 204:

“Get on your knees,” Shirley commanded harshly as they stepped into the room.

Shirley nonchalantly settled into a chair, crossed her legs with overt arrogance, and looked down on Kallie with disdain.

Kallie’s jaw tensed, her knees refusing to bend.

“Do you need a reminder of the rules, or shall I refresh your memory?” Shirley taunted with a smirk.

Kallie, remaining upright, returned the stare, her expression icy as she signed. Her gestures showed her rejection of succumbing to Shirley’s humiliation, practically saying, “Why should I kneel? Whatever has upset you this time, please remember that we’re governed by laws now.”

Shirley’s smile thinned, her gaze turning frostier. “You shamelessly persist in refusing to divorce Jake, which means you’re still my daughter-in-law. It’s my right to discipline you. Tell me, what’s wrong with that? What law does it break?”

With a flick of her wrist, Shirley signaled.

A bodyguard immediately stepped forward, forcefully pushing Kallie down until she knelt, her knee striking the floor sharply, eliciting a pained grimace from her.

Shirley eyed Kallie disdainfully, suspecting Kallie of exaggerating the pain.

“You really have become more delicate,” Shirley remarked sarcastically. “Now that you’re pregnant, do you think it gives you the license to defy me?”

Kallie’s reaction was one of utter astonishment. Staring at Shirley, she was overtaken by a wave of disbelief and fear.

Kallie recalled her own first pregnancy vividly.

When Shirley had discovered Kallie’s pregnancy, she had instantly insisted on an abortion, claiming that someone like Kallie was incapable of bearing a healthy child. The Reeves family would never tolerate an unhealthy heir.

was different. Kallie yearned deeply for this child, her own

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away, never returning to trouble Jake. She added she was willing to sign a contract to show she meant her words, ready to accept any punishment if

escalated. “The child you’re carrying is illegitimate. It can’t possibly be Jake’s. You know the truth about who the real

Shirley’s harsh words. Shirley actually

over her stomach, Kallie resolved to protect her unborn child

tonight, divorce Jake tomorrow, and I’ll send you overseas the

hands balled into fists. Why? What right did they have to dictate her

Reeves family has supported you for years. It’s only right that you do this for them. Remember,

behind her, Shirley instructed, “You guys, hurry up. I expect to hear about a successful procedure by nine tonight. If she resists, don’t hesitate to apply pressure. Just keep

stepped forward and grabbed Kallie forcefully. Despite her frantic struggles, they overpowered

of despair ran down Kallie’s cheeks as she watched her fate being

the bodyguards halted and turned, their tone

of hope sparked in Kallie as she lifted her gaze and

he walked straight past

struggles intensified

feet away, his voice devoid of warmth. “Put her in the car. I need to talk to my

to suspect that Shirley’s unexpected visit tonight might have been orchestrated by Jake.

questioning why Jake could be so heartless. Hadn’t they agreed to not harm her unborn child? In her heart, she branded him a liar, tears cascading down

her temples, worn out. At the sound of footsteps, she looked up and was met with Jake’s once-charming face, now twisted into

Weren’t you supposed to be dining with Sarah? Why are you

“Actually, I ought

with a mother visiting her son? Moreover, without the tip-off I received, I would never have guessed you’d engage in such recklessness. What on earth are you planning? Intend to keep Kallie close