Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 402:

Jake’s gaze swept over Dean, now reduced to a quivering wreck. Moments earlier, Dean had been the one exerting his power over Sophie, but now he was nothing but a pitiful sight on the floor.

Jake’s lip curled in disgust. Dean thought he could take over the Reeves Group? Even if he had managed it, he would have driven it into the ground.

The woman, shaken but defiant, was the first to regain her composure. She stepped forward, her voice rising in a shrill challenge. “Who are you? Why did you break into my house?”

Lenny trailed behind Jake, his steps echoing confidence as he addressed the puzzled woman with a hint of arrogance, “A good look, this is Mr. Jack, a name you should recognize.”

The woman, still perplexed, retorted, “Who is Mr. Jack? My husband is Dean Reeves, the eldest son of the Reeves family.”

At that instant, realization dawned on Dean. His eyes widened in shock as he recognized the distinct mask the man wore, a symbol known in the highest business echelons.

figure whose influence was far-reaching and not to be trifled with, especially

with urgency.

that gripped the others. Her previous encounters with Jake in the

gentle toward her, revealed a

my mother. She couldn’t find me, and she must be very anxious,” Sophie

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his arms, his heart aching as he noticed her hands and

for Kallie deepened, acknowledging how well she had raised Sophie. He blamed himself for his absence during Sophie’s formative years, believing it was his fault she had to grow up so

but firm. “Yes, it does, but my mom says it will hurt more

deeper pang of sadness hearing this mature statement from such a young child. He softened his voice, offering reassurance, “From now on, I’m here to protect you. It’s safe to cry here; no one will dare to bully you.” His gaze

collapsed on the floor, his expression one