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.

my fault.” Courtney was overwhelmed with a mix of surprise and guilt. “My feelings for you are so strong that they cloud my judgment and make me lose my

Courtney’s head. “Get some rest,”

settle over Stan’s features, his eyes growing

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

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

calculated indifference. He had always known Stan to be this way,

will be returning soon.

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

were not the fruits of his

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

made little moves openly

observers were not close to him, their watchful

entered Jake’s office with a

somewhat exhausted, 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

briefly entertained the hope that there might be updates on Kallie’s

began, but Edgar cut him off mid-sentence

a sudden shove

was Brent, visibly seething with

occasions, Jake had

member of the Hayes family, Brent

Jake to

face as he rose

his expression one of concern, flanked

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

ushered the others out and gently shut