Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 391:

“Let me tell you, the entire restaurant is under Ms. Martel’s thumb. You can scream all you want, but no one will come to your aid. I have to say, you look even more stunning in tears, surpassing those celebrities. Why would Ms. Martel waste her efforts finding a wealthy suitor for you? I’m fit enough to take exceptional care of you.”

After saying that, the man giggled.

Kallie, trying to maintain her composure, turned her gaze toward the window. It was rather small, yet her slender figure could just fit through. Kallie had surveyed the surroundings right after Joanna took her here.

Nestled in the suburbs, the restaurant sat quite a distance from the nearest town, with a busy road running behind it. Positioned on the second floor, Kallie realized her only choice was a risky escape.

With a strategic blink and a disarmingly charming smile, Kallie responded, “I think you are right, I would indeed prefer you over anyone else.”

trap for me, are you? Planning to make a break for

and placed her hand on the man’s solid arm, suppressing her revulsion as she continued to praise

a wealthy young man would be short on

man still appeared

escaping this situation. Ms. Martel is determined to settle me for someone. She doesn’t want me around her husband indefinitely, I could tell. She doesn’t care who I end up with. Besides, my having a daughter complicates things further. No wealthy man would willingly marry

untouched, that doesn’t bother me. Just promise to look after me once we’re married, and I’ll let you stay with me. I’ve heard about your wealth. You’d

was almost

his imaginary life with wealth snatched from Kallie, the man wore a smug smile, his gaze now filled with more disdain.

succeeded. Blushing, she feigned shyness. “I need to freshen

reach her destination, the man intercepted her. His grin was grotesque. “Why the rush for a shower?” he taunted, his voice dripping with suspicion. “You’re not fooling anyone.

heart raced with fear. She managed a weak smile and replied, “It’s not like that. I’m just feeling uncomfortable and sweaty. Surely you