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.

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 mute

her suspicions. She never believed she was a member of this family. Therefore, even though she was suspected, she was unfazed. As long as they didn’t actively try to

pulled her aside

sorry, 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

Klein sounded sincere.

ask if she can overlook this.

eager to smooth things over.

for her, emphasizing her resilience but also her desire for distance. “I’m used to hearing such comments. It’s fine

“Mom, Dad, Klein, don’t be shocked. It seems living with the Nixons has

“Of course, with Ewing and Tyrone’s support, who would dare to challenge

of the conflict, cut in

lack of support, turned her back

associated with her. It must have been hard for her out there, and that’s why she can’t wait to come back. I don’t see what she has to be so proud