Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 264:

Shirley seemed to catch onto Jake’s unspoken thoughts. Out of nowhere, she burst into laughter. “Curious, aren’t you? Well, I’ll tell you why. You’ve always been like this, even as a child, and I despise it. You’re intelligent and capable, which makes everyone else seem dull in comparison. Your presence doesn’t warm my heart. Whenever you interact with me, it’s always devoid of the tenderness I get from Dean. You never sweet-talk me, always aloof and detached.”

Jake was taken aback. “Is that really the reason?”

Shirley just laughed, a bitter edge to her voice. “I sometimes wish I’d never had you.”

Jake’s laugh mingled with Shirley’s, tinged with both mockery and self-derision. So that was her reason.

Unlike Dean, who was smooth with flattering words, Jake preferred to show his devotion through his deeds.

Jake remembered Shirley’s likes and dislikes, always going out of his way to procure whatever she fancied and sending it her way.

bothered. To him, showing filial respect wasn’t about seeking acknowledgment. However, he didn’t expect that

Shirley’s anger flared even more. She felt an urge to rise from her bed and

shouted outside Shirley’s ward, “Jake, what’s going on in

face brightened at the sound of Dean’s concerned voice.

Jake’s voice cut through. “You think by siding with Dean against me, you can rely on him in the future? You fail to see that you’re merely a tool to him, expendable once your usefulness runs

nonsense are you spouting? Dean cares about me, unlike you, who’s always

gaze drifting to the IV

you planning? I’m your mother. You won’t dare harm me, will you? You’ll end up in prison if you

one trying to harm you. It’s Dean. If you want to stay alive,

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a deep breath before saying solemnly, “Mom, I get we have different opinions on certain subjects. But you remain my mom, and nobody can change that. I’ll be upfront. If you choose me and give up your schemes, I can provide enough for you to live a decent life. But to return to your previous luxurious lifestyle?