Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 224:

“I never would have guessed you shared such similar interests with her,” Jake remarked.

Ewing’s curiosity piqued. “Really? What a coincidence. I’d love to meet her someday.”

Jake remained silent, a flicker of bitterness and exhaustion briefly crossing his face.

Ewing glanced over at the bookshelf. “I was raised in Ferelden, yet it’s clear to me that I belong to Avalon. My family, including my grandfather, my parents, and my aunt, have always made sure I remember that. Although I wasn’t surrounded by much from Avalon, I stumbled upon these ancient books. Initially, they were tough to understand because they’re written in a script I never learned. However, I taught myself as I went along, gradually getting the hang of it. And it’s not just that. I have a passion for collecting antiques. I bet your friend enjoys this too?”

Jake cracked a smile. “Spot on.” Kallie wasn’t just fond of antiques. She also liked restoring them. Yet, Jake chose to keep that to himself.

Ewing redirected the conversation to the matter at hand. “You didn’t visit today just to chat about my hobbies, did you?”

Jake nodded, his demeanor turning grave. For the first time, the usually proud man had bowed his head in front of someone else. “I really hope you can help me find someone. She might not mean much to me, but I still want her to be found safe and sound.”

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Jake’s choice of Ewing for this task stemmed from Ewing’s long-standing residence in Ferelden, where Ewing had minimal social connections in Avalon and led a simple life.

Despite this, Jake held back on divulging the complete truth. He was unaware of Kallie’s current circumstances, and revealing too much could complicate things for her.

Ewing shifted in his seat, a subtle smile playing on his lips, though his eyes remained detached.

Ewing replied, “I’m not sure what’s happened, but knowing you, this must be urgent. And to ask me for this favor, a business acquaintance you barely know, that’s saying something. I do sympathize, but I have to leave soon. Besides, you’ve met my grandfather. You saw the state he’s in, and he needs more of my focus now. Oh, and you met my cousin today, right? She’s got a congenital heart condition.”

Jake understood that Ewing wasn’t dismissing him outright. He noted Ewing’s use of the term “business acquaintance” was intentional.

Jake said, “I realize you’ve been overseas for a while and are looking to grow your business back home. If you’re interested, I’m ready

she doesn’t mean much

nowhere near grand enough to consider a partnership with the

growth, avoiding the use of his influence to pressure anyone.

missing. I can’t spare the time to search for her myself, but I need to know she’s safe. If you find her, just let me

thoughtfully. “Wife? But aren’t you engaged

investigation he had conducted on the Miller family and Sarah due

slight nod

Jake was a jerk in terms of relationships. His gaze

to acknowledge Jake’s formidable presence in the business

couldn’t hold a candle to

as fresh

their spouses, yet he knew that was

and Jake was the business collaboration. If he ever encountered

I’ll give it my best shot. Please forward all her details to me later. But Mr. Reeves, I need to be clear with you.

Hearing this, he responded, “That’s fine. Whatever the result, I’m prepared to accept it. As for our deal, since I’ve committed to it, I’ll honor my part regardless

think we should treat today’s agreement as distinct from

the collaboration between the

to Jake. In fact,

is my way of

and signaled

watched Jake walk away, he found

gentlemanly demeanor, Ewing wondered why he