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.

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

Courtney’s head. “Get some rest,” he

Courtney walked away, a chill seemed to settle over Stan’s

skills aren’t the best, particularly in obstetrics and gynecology. She’s quite

her to properly care for Kallie. Eventually, Jake will find out. And when he does, whatever happens to Kallie

though he was hardly shocked by Stan’s calculated indifference. He had always known Stan to be this

gently warned, “That person will be returning soon. You should

composure, for the first

only between the two of them. Stan’s wealth and accomplishments were not the fruits of his

on with his daily routines as if nothing perturbed him, seemingly showing

made little moves

noticed an increase in the number of prying eyes on him. While these observers were not close to him, their watchful gazes were unmistakable. They might have been colleagues from his company or perhaps servants

office with a grave

the day, Jake attended to his corporate responsibilities, interacting with

peculiar look, Jake briefly entertained the hope that

Kallie? How is…” Jake began, but Edgar cut him off mid-sentence with a strategic

clarify, a sudden

Brent, visibly seething with

they had butted heads on several occasions, Jake had

most controlled member of the Hayes family, Brent typically

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

face as he rose to

one of concern, flanked by visibly

to the secretaries. “I need to speak with Mr. Hayes privately. There’s no need for you to stay. I’ll call

ushered the others out and gently