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.

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 kid? Something

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 long as they didn’t actively try to

by Astrid’s outburst, 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

Klein sounded sincere.

and ask if she can overlook this. How would you feel if you were on the

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 as long as we keep

at Kallie’s measured response. “Mom, Dad, Klein, don’t be shocked. It seems

bitterly added, “Of course, with Ewing and Tyrone’s support,

of the conflict, cut in sharply, “Enough of

by the lack of

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