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.

Kallie yearned deeply for this child, her own flesh

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Jake and take the child away, never returning to trouble Jake. She added she was willing to sign

Shirley’s anger escalated. “The child you’re carrying is illegitimate. It can’t

harsh words.

the fabric over her stomach, Kallie resolved to protect her

declared, “I’ve already arranged everything with the hospital and the doctor. If everything goes as planned, you’ll have the abortion tonight, divorce Jake tomorrow, and I’ll send you overseas the day after. You can choose any destination. I have just one condition. You shouldn’t return to this

What right did they have to dictate her life? Why

and Shirley scoffed in response, “Don’t you dare give me that attitude. The Reeves family has supported you for years. It’s only right that you do this for them. Remember, only Roderick wanted to keep you within the family. The rest of the Reeves

guys, hurry up. I expect to hear about a successful procedure by

in the air, the bodyguards stepped forward and grabbed

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

bodyguards halted and turned, their tone

of hope sparked in Kallie as she lifted her gaze

anxiety. Yet, he walked

intensified in

came to a halt a few feet away, his voice devoid of warmth. “Put her in the car. I need to talk to

visit tonight might have been orchestrated by Jake. Maybe

harm her unborn child?

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

inquired, “What’s happening? Weren’t you supposed to be

struggled to keep his temper in check, responding, “Actually, I ought to be asking you

such recklessness. What on earth are you planning? Intend to keep Kallie close and then