Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 276:

“Mom, please,” Bria said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Don’t be so harsh. She can’t talk.”

Astrid’s eyebrows shot up in surprise. Leaning in, she stage-whispered loudly enough for everyone to hear, “She’s a mute? Why the hell did they bring back a mute?”

“Shut your damn mouth!”

“Shut up, woman!”

Tyrone and Abram erupted in unison, their voices booming through the hall.

Abram shot Astrid a furious look, grabbing her arm and yanking her away from the group.

her heels, narrowly avoided a fall. “Have you lost your mind?” she hissed, adjusting her hair. “What the hell is wrong with you? I’m just stating the obvious! I met your sister before, and she was perfectly healthy. So why the hell did she have a

frown softened. She couldn’t blame Astrid for her suspicions. She never believed she was a member of this family. Therefore, even though she was suspected, she was unfazed. As

pulled her aside for a stern

Kallie,” he said. “My mother can be very blunt, just like my sister. Please don’t take her words to heart. I’ve given her a piece of my mind, and I promise she won’t say

Klein sounded sincere.

stern. “Just consider Kallie’s feelings and ask if

to smooth things over. “I

her resilience but also her desire for distance. “I’m used to hearing such comments. It’s fine as long as we keep our interactions

Klein, don’t be shocked. It seems living with the Nixons has given her a

Ewing and Tyrone’s support,

weary of the conflict, cut in sharply,

lack of support,

“Look at her! Acting as if we’re the ones desperate to be associated with her. It must have been hard for her out there, and that’s why she can’t wait to come back. I