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.

stating the obvious! I met your sister before, and she was

even though she was suspected, she was unfazed. As long as they didn’t actively try to harm her, their

outburst, pulled her aside for

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

Klein sounded sincere.

Klein’s words, softened his demeanor yet kept his tone stern. “Just consider Kallie’s feelings and ask if she can overlook this. How would you feel if you

to smooth things over.

language, her interpreter translating for her, emphasizing her resilience but also her desire for distance. “I’m used to

to hide her disdain, scoffed at Kallie’s measured response. “Mom, Dad, Klein, don’t be shocked. It seems

course, with Ewing and Tyrone’s support, who would dare

cut in sharply,

frustrated by the lack of support,

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 don’t see what she has to