Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 216:

Brent’s eyes widened in disbelief, his voice tinged with shock. “What absurdity is this?”

Sarah interpreted Brent’s reaction as nervousness since she had just exposed him.

Oblivious to the truth and Jake’s plan, Sarah couldn’t suppress a smug grin, feeling she had something on Brent and Kallie.

“According to the doctor, the baby Kallie’s carrying couldn’t possibly be Jake’s, not if we go by the dates,” Sarah declared with calculated poise. “During that time, you were the one she was seen with most. If you’re not the father, then who is? Seems like you’re trying to back away. Poor Kallie, caught in such a situation.”

Brent took several deep breaths, his mind racing as he processed the implications.

It dawned on Brent that the doctor must have been bought off. And Jake, that poor sap, was likely still in the dark, oblivious to the fact that Kallie’s unborn child was indeed his.

There was nothing between Brent and Kallie that went beyond friendship. Any romantic involvement between them was impossible, not to mention having an affair.

Brent was confident Kallie would never cheat on Jake and get entangled with other men, given the purity and sincerity of her love for Jake.

Yet, people like Sarah actually stooped so low as to fabricate scandalous tales to tarnish Kallie’s reputation. Even Jake, who should have been Kallie’s staunchest supporter, doubted her integrity, leaving Brent deeply indignant on Kallie’s behalf.

However, part of Brent saw a silver lining. With all these turbulent issues, Kallie might get the chance to divorce Jake and start anew with her child, unencumbered by the past.

It was just that Sarah’s self-satisfied, venomous smirk irked Brent profoundly.

Gathering his composure, Brent snapped, “Kallie is under the protection of the Hayes family. Any slight against her is an affront to me. Don’t fool yourself into thinking I’ll stand down just because Jake supports you. Your threats hold no weight here. If you dare slander Kallie again, you can only guess what I’ll do.”

Brent’s voice carried a chilling promise that instantly wiped the smugness off Sarah’s face.

Sarah met his unwavering gaze, understanding fully that he meant every word he said. He had the means and the will to act on his threats.

was it about Kallie that made her so protected? Why did everyone seem to be

with a challenging tone, “If you want to make enemies of the

your update

Brent sneered

voice interrupted them from behind. “Sarah tends to joke too much. Mr. Hayes, please, don’t take her words to

Sarah saw Jake

between them and threw her arms around Jake, her demeanor

just upset on your behalf. I asked Mr. Hayes not to trouble you over Kallie’s

“Mr. Hayes, are

times, he truly questioned Jake’s choice in partners.

from Sarah’s accusations, Brent wasn’t furious anymore. He only felt a profound sense of pity as he regarded Jake. “You two seem to truly love each other. I sincerely wish you both

you seduced my wife, didn’t you realize you lacked morals and

questioning, “Are you certain that the child Kallie

Hayes, do you

pointless. As he turned to leave, he dropped a final remark. “Jake, I just hope

walk away, mixed

both foreign and unnervingly familiar. In those fragments of memories, he enveloped

a portion of his memory had vanished, and despite his efforts, he was unable to retrieve any further

had been drugged with and had avoided being administered further dosage,

“If pharmacological treatments fail, we may need to

though his

Jake, concern etching her features. “Jake, are

for a moment, his complexion returning to normal. “I’m fine,” he reassured her, gently pulling his hand away

subtle withdrawal, remained lost in the sweetness of Jake defending her just moments

softly, a hint of anticipation in her voice. “I’ve asked Edgar to

and said, “I’m available, though I have a meeting this afternoon.