Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 425:

The drunkard’s insults escalated, his language growing more vile as time passed. Had Edgar not intervened in time, the drunkard might have forcibly taken Kallie to his private room.

Jake’s expression hardened, sharp enough to cut through steel as he watched the drunkard, his fury barely contained.

Amidst the commotion, the man from earlier seized the moment to escape.

“Are you hurt anywhere?” Jake’s voice was fraught with concern as he held Kallie’s hand, scanning her for injuries. Finding no visible harm brought him slight relief.

Oblivious to the situation’s gravity, the drunkard questioned irritably, “Who are you? Do you know her? Good, because she ruined my outfit. She has to pay for it. My trousers are bespoke and cost at least thirty thousand. Pay up now, or I will have her join me for a drink.”

Kallie, previously stoic, stepped subtly closer to Jake. Having spent time together recently, Jake had grown attuned to the nuances of Kallie’s expressions, even those minimally displayed.

He remained silent but shot

caught on quickly, signaling the security to handle the

enough for passersby and occupants of neighboring rooms to hear. Yet, no one intervened. Most recognized the significance of the mask Jake wore

dousing of cold water, the drunkard

is my first visit here, and I’m unfamiliar with the etiquette. I had

that, the drunkard repeatedly slapped his own face. His gaze shifted to Kallie, who

smile was frosty as he addressed the trembling

Kallie. “Miss, I was foolish not to recognize the company you keep. Please

demeanor toward Jake

sharply, “If you’re apologizing, then acknowledge

is your gateway to

new here. I truly didn’t know