Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 437:

Then she heard the reporters’ pointed questions. “Did Kallie Nixon really kill Charlee Martel?” one reporter questioned. “You didn’t report her to the police. Are you protecting her, or are you an accomplice?”

“You said she was set up. So why didn’t you call the cops? And where’s Charlee Martel’s body?”

“You’re saying the killer was Joanna, Charlee’s own daughter? But they were super close. How’s that even possible?”

“I heard Kallie meddled in Joanna and Ethan’s relationship. Is that true? Do you know anything about it?”

Kallie’s phone slipped from her grasp, clattering to the floor. She stood up, shoulders slumping in defeat. She hadn’t expected Jake to take all that heat without saying a word.

At that moment, Kallie’s mind was a whirlwind of emotions. Truth be told, she hadn’t wanted him to protect her like that. She couldn’t bear the thought of him suffering for her, yet she was reluctant to admit it. Instead, she made excuses and told herself that she just didn’t want to be in his debt again.

made a move to rush out. Sophie was right on her heel. “Mommy, please take me with you! I’m scared you’ll come

Sophie’s eyes, threatening to

all

to take Sophie with her. Stepping outside, Sophie was chattering away

when Jake went out to deal with those jerks who hurt you, he didn’t let me tag along. He told me to stay home and protect

form in her throat. “Did he

Sophie shook her head.

now on, tell

didn’t quite get it, but she nodded

Jake remained remarkably composed despite the bombshell allegations. He had been gathering evidence all along. One by one, he laid out the damning

the in-house security footage, but she had overlooked this one crucial clip. While the footage didn’t directly link Joanna to the murder, it contradicted her claim of being out

what had transpired at the Martel house. Yet, the footage