Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 217:

Edgar nodded, instantly grasping Jake’s strategy. Jake intended to bide his time until Dean and that man clashed.

As the car came to a halt, Edgar announced, “Mr. Reeves, we’ve reached the hospital.”

Jake acknowledged with a nod and snapped his notebook shut.

Outside the ICU, Dean and Melinda were embroiled in a heated argument.

A young, attractive woman stood next to Dean, holding his hand and casting a smug look at Melinda.

Melinda’s anger flared. “Dean, what are you implying? It’s disgraceful enough that you’re fooling around with a mistress, but to bring her here? You’re embarrassing yourself.”

Dean responded with visible impatience, “Hazel is just concerned about me. She didn’t want me to exhaust myself, so she came to visit. I’m struggling to eat and sleep properly here, and you show no concern for me at all, despite being my wife. Shouldn’t I appreciate someone who does?”

Melinda felt unfairly accused. “I’ve been urging you to go home. You’re the one clinging to your reputation, refusing to leave. Just remember, if you’re caught fooling around in the hospital, don’t expect me to support you.”

Dean’s expression remained detached. “You can’t bear me a son, so what’s wrong with me being with other women? I’m not worried about getting caught. If my affairs become public, you’re the one who should feel ashamed, not me.”

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Fury and contempt flickered in Melinda’s eyes, her gaze icy and filled with undisguised disgust.

you with other women, it could tarnish your reputation as a devoted son.” Upon hearing these words, Dean and Melinda turned to see Jake

Jake with a sneer. “Even if they label me fickle, it pales in comparison to your heartlessness. The accident happened when our mom was on her way to see you, near your place. It makes one wonder if you’re somehow connected

has had moments of lucidity where she calls out your name. Despite whatever issues you had with her

in moments like these, Dean and

a smile. “Dean, you should be well aware of the reason I didn’t make it a few days ago. Isn’t

I reached out to you after the accident, but you ignored my messages. If you truly

mountain where our grandfather is buried. Had I attempted to visit our mom then, you surely would have concocted an excuse

that Dean was involved in the recent issues, and

confident that

caught him off guard, leaving him speechless, unable to deliver the rebuttals and justifications he had meticulously

chuckled softly, patting Dean on the shoulder. “Dean, I know you’re not the sharpest, but next time, try to handle things neatly. Before you conspire with someone, make sure to investigate whether they have any hidden agendas. That man turned on you the moment I confronted

retorting, “What are you implying? I’ve been at our mom’s side, going through her surgery paperwork. I’ve been so busy dealing with that I haven’t kept up with anything

flicker of panic and guilt in Dean’s eyes betrayed

unrelenting, continued to provoke Dean. “It appears there’s been a misunderstanding. That man thought the child Kallie was carrying was mine. But that child has nothing to do with me. You guys

and shame, his emotions

I don’t follow your train of thought. Let’s not dwell on

of your schemes. I came here today to openly confront you guys. Dean, we are related by blood. If you have

gaze turning frosty. “Dean, I’m offering you one final opportunity. If you stop, I can pretend nothing ever

teeth, choosing

on his heel and

confusion, “Mr. Reeves, why

is plotting against me, I won’t blithely step into whatever snare