Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 214:

Courtney immediately sensed the threat lurking in Stan’s gaze.

Feeling she was being treated unfairly, Courtney stepped forward, seized Stan’s hand, and whispered, “Mr. Reeves, I’ve been loyally by your side, day and night, for the last three years without a single day’s absence. I…”

“Courtney Smith!” Stan cut her off with sharp impatience. “As I’ve told you, Kallie is crucial to me. Her safety, and that of the unborn child, is my priority.”

On the sidelines, Kallie listened in silence, aware of the deeper reasons behind Stan’s words. But the good news was that she was in no immediate danger. She relaxed slightly.

Meanwhile, Courtney’s frustration boiled over, and tears streaked her cheeks. It was rare for her to lose her composure like this. Her fists were clenched tightly, fingernails digging into her palms.

Stan gestured for Courtney to come closer, then pulled her aside and murmured, “Can’t you be more understanding? Have you forgotten why you’re here with me?”

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Courtney’s eyes brimmed with tears as she said, “Of course, I haven’t forgotten. I need to protect you and ensure you’re safe.”

Stan exhaled deeply. “By looking after Kallie and her unborn child, you’re protecting me. Now that Jake is aware of the situation, it’s only a matter of time before he targets me. Using Kallie as leverage secures my safety. Plus, her child is crucial.”

Courtney sighed, her voice tinged with confusion. “I just can’t grasp why you’re so tender with her.”

Stan clasped Courtney’s hand and gently kissed the back of it.

Courtney’s cheeks flushed, and her eyes shimmered with bashfulness.

Stan said gently, “My kindness to her is merely a facade to gain her trust. The care I show you is heartfelt. Can’t you see the difference?”

Courtney’s heart held only Stan, who could lift her spirits with just a few words.

guilt. “My feelings for you are so strong that they cloud my judgment and make me lose my temper. Stan, don’t fret. I’ll take

patted Courtney’s head. “Get some rest,”

chill seemed to settle over Stan’s features, his eyes growing distant and

not my place, but Courtney’s medical skills aren’t the best, particularly in obstetrics and gynecology. She’s

counted on her to properly care for Kallie. Eventually, Jake will find out. And

calculated indifference. He had always known Stan

be

the first time, displayed a flicker of fear and panic in his

accomplishments were not the fruits of his own labor. Rather, they belonged to a truly fearsome demon, the rightful owner of

on with his daily routines as if nothing perturbed him, seemingly showing no concern for the search for the

moves

number of prying eyes on him. While these observers were not close to

Edgar entered Jake’s office with a grave

corporate responsibilities, interacting with Sarah as

peculiar look, Jake briefly entertained the hope that

about Kallie? How is…” Jake began, but Edgar cut him

clarify, a sudden shove displaced

Brent, visibly seething

had butted heads on several occasions, Jake had never witnessed Brent this

member of the Hayes family, Brent

in Brent’s eyes led Jake to immediately conclude that his visit concerned

Jake’s face as he

Edgar stood, his expression one of concern, flanked by visibly

“I need to speak with Mr. Hayes privately. There’s no need

sigh, Edgar ushered the others out and gently shut the