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?”

sure yet. I can only say that her

understand you face your own challenges. I still believe you’re a good man, even though you haven’t disclosed everything. Just remember, Kallie needn’t have to endure these sufferings. Once she’s safe, I hope you’ll overcome your obsessions. The Hayes family will

to object, but after a moment of reflection, he found no grounds for rebuttal. Jerome was right.

do everything I can to protect

on Jake’s shoulder. “If you have the 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

grasped the significance of Jerome’s words. Despite his reservations, he nodded, offering a

you please convey a message from me? Ask her when she wishes to proceed with the divorce. It’s

gave no reply,

openly rebuffing Edgar’s well-meaning gestures. “Your boss finds the time to

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

erupting again. “So,

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

outburst drew the

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

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

missing, Sarah’s mood was unprecedentedly cheerful, her demeanor seemingly

eyes intensified at

for my dinner appointment with Jake tonight. And find out if he’s free next

Edgar simply nodded.

scoffed, glaring at Edgar. “Is this the pressing