Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 469:

Tilda’s shoulders sagged in defeat, her eyes filling with tears. She muttered to herself, scolding her own helplessness, her hands trembling as she hit her knees in frustration.

Kallie didn’t press Ruth for answers right away. Instead, she gave them both time to settle, ensuring the atmosphere was calm before they started discussing the matter.

When Ruth finally felt ready, they settled into a quiet corner. Ruth gripped her cup of water, her fingers trembling as she started to reveal.

“I didn’t steal anyone’s work,” she whispered, her voice tight with emotion. “But somehow, Jenny came up with the same idea as my manuscript disappeared, and I have no clue who took it.”

Ruth paused, her breath hitching as she tried to hold back her frustration. “I’ve explained over and over, but no one believes me. Maybe it was just a bizarre coincidence, or maybe, as Jenny claims, I unintentionally mimicked her work after seeing it before. Our pieces are similar, yes, but I didn’t copy her. I can’t admit to something I didn’t do.”

was caught in. “So, it’s your refusal to confess to plagiarism that’s keeping

with gaps, making it easy for others to point fingers. She had no solid evidence to clear her name, but she also couldn’t bring herself

surface. She leaned forward, her gaze fixed on Ruth, resolute in her quest to

firm, her eyes scanning Ruth’s

looked away, her voice barely

She rose to her feet, her voice measured but distant. “If that’s how you feel, I’ll cover your

a mix of frustration and hurt. “What do you know?”

but I offered you my help—a chance to trust me. If you can’t take that step, I

“Is that it? You’re

face Ruth, eyes sharp. “What’s the point in pushing further? You’re clearly set on keeping your silence. I can’t force the truth out of you, no matter what I offer or threaten. All I