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.

a mix of surprise and guilt. “My feelings for you are so strong that they cloud my judgment and make

head. “Get some rest,” he

chill seemed to settle over

medical skills aren’t the best, particularly in obstetrics and gynecology. She’s quite inexperienced in that field. Plus, she left the hospital years ago because of severe psychological issues. Isn’t it risky to have her look

response was icy. “I never counted on her to properly care for Kallie. Eventually, Jake will find out. And when he does, whatever happens to Kallie won’t concern me.

by Stan’s calculated indifference. He had always known Stan to be this

man gently warned, “That person will be

this, Stan, who was usually the epitome of composure, for the first

and accomplishments were not the fruits of

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

little moves openly regarding

close to him, their watchful gazes were unmistakable. They might have

day, Edgar entered Jake’s office with a grave look

set aside the items he was holding. Throughout the day, Jake attended to his corporate responsibilities, interacting with Sarah as though all was well. Yet, at night, he remained vigilant, monitoring

entertained the hope that there might be updates

but Edgar

a sudden shove displaced

was Brent, visibly seething

several occasions, Jake had never witnessed Brent

most controlled member of the Hayes family, Brent typically

eyes led Jake to immediately conclude that

Jake’s face as he

Edgar stood, his expression one of concern, flanked

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

a quiet sigh, Edgar ushered the others out and