Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 215:

“Stop!” The shout pierced the air, resounding sternly from the doorway.

Recognizing the voice, Brent’s fury surged, yet he mastered his temper just enough to let go of Jake, his actions marked by a resentful reluctance.

Jerome staggered in, each cough racking his body and slicing through the tense silence, a clear testament to his emotional turmoil.

Without missing a beat, Jake dialed Edgar, instructing the latter to receive Jerome properly, a gesture of concern that Brent viewed with icy contempt.

“Utterly hypocritical,” Brent muttered under his breath.

Jerome fixed a sharp gaze on Brent. “I’ve mentored you for years, hoping you’d learn to steady your impulses. Yet here you are, as rash as ever,” he chided.

Brent retorted, a mix of defiance and frustration coloring his words, “This isn’t about impulse. It’s about justice. How can he just trample over Kallie’s feelings? She’s missing, for crying out loud! I’ve been tormented by worry and haven’t slept a wink in days. Grandpa, I know you share my sentiments. But what about Jake? He should be desperate since he’s still her husband! And yet, he barely acknowledges her!”

“Enough!” Jerome’s command cut through the mounting tension, a sharp reminder of his authority.

Brent turned his head sulkily, pursed his lips together, and stormed out of Jake’s office.

Jake adjusted his slightly disheveled clothes and cast a respectful glance at Jerome. “Jerome, I’m really sorry for making you worry,” he said earnestly.

Jerome stepped closer, lowering his voice as he inquired, “Is Kallie okay?”

not sure yet. I can only say that her life is not

exhaled heavily, his tone laden with a subtle reproach as he stared at Jake. “I understand you face your own challenges. I still believe you’re a good man, even though you haven’t disclosed

he found no grounds for rebuttal. Jerome was right. The perils facing Kallie stemmed from

“I promise you, Jerome. I’ll do everything I

time, you should visit your mother in the hospital. You haven’t shared what happened that night, but your demeanor suggests there were issues. If you trust me, let me handle Kallie’s situation. Though I’m old, Brent will assist me. Dwelling too much on these matters could leave you

the significance of Jerome’s words. Despite his

“If Kallie is rescued safely and remains unharmed, could you please convey a message from me? Ask her when she wishes to proceed with the divorce. It’s clearly what she wants, and

no reply, merely sighing

was openly rebuffing Edgar’s well-meaning gestures. “Your boss finds the time to send you to appease me but not to search for

is aware. But rest assured, Mr. Hayes. Mr. Reeves hasn’t stopped the search for his wife.

Brent’s barely contained anger was on the verge of erupting again. “So, how long do we have to wait?

fail to see through that Jake is such a heartless man? Even if their marriage is failing and they’re headed for divorce, Kallie and he have a shared history since childhood.

the attention of

“Mr. Hayes, please lower your voice. We can resolve any issues

Sarah walked over, her high heels clicking delicately against the floor, her face radiant and

that Kallie was missing, Sarah’s mood was unprecedentedly cheerful, her demeanor

intensified at the

handbag to Edgar. “Book a restaurant for my dinner appointment with Jake tonight. And find out if he’s free next week.

Edgar simply nodded.

at Edgar. “Is this the