Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 438:

Joanna thought about it for a moment, and then it clicked. Jake had planned this all meticulously. He’d waited for the perfect moment to strike when everyone was watching. He’d used public opinion to deliver a knockout punch, leaving her with no way to fight back. The sun was still shining, but a shiver ran down Joanna’s spine.

Just then, Jake looked straight into the camera. His dark eyes were sharp, piercing, like a hawk’s, seeing right through Joanna. Fear and unease washed over Joanna.

She took a deep breath, clenched her fists, and gritted her teeth. “Jake, you brought this on yourself!”

By the time Kallie and Sophie arrived, the venue holding the conference was swarming with people. Kallie spotted a few cars that belonged to the Reeves family. Her heart skipped a beat. She grabbed a reporter who was rushing past. “What are the Reeves family doing here?”

The reporter shook his head. “No idea—I’m just here for the press conference.”

Kallie’s face went pale. She rushed inside, holding Sophie tight. Once inside, Kallie saw the Reeves family pointing at Jake. “Don’t listen to him! He’s Jake, the one who killed his own mother! How can you trust a murderer?” The crowd erupted into chaos.

prey. They surged forward, cameras flashing, desperate to get closer. A few bold ones even tried

he remained untouchable. Getting close enough to remove

pounded as she spotted Stan. Without a second thought, she rushed toward him, her steps quick and determined. “Stan!” Kallie called

out the newest

Kallie. Are you getting

ditched me for Sarah. Why would I take him back now? He nearly killed my

gaze lingered on her, his expression teasing yet meaningful. “Why the rush, then? If he’s not Jake, why not just prove it?

she fought to keep

you are, daring to demand that he show his face? Push this any further, and you’ll have the

your men back now, I can forgive you. If you

buy time, hoping Jake’s identity could remain