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.”

slowly, realizing the tangled mess Ruth was caught in. “So, it’s your refusal to confess to plagiarism

others to point fingers. She had no solid

forward, her gaze fixed on Ruth, resolute in her quest to uncover the truth. “I can’t help you if you’re holding back. Are you really

tone was firm, her eyes scanning Ruth’s face

her voice barely audible. “I am telling

to her feet, her voice measured but distant. “If that’s how you feel, I’ll cover your grandmother’s medical expenses for now. But after that, it’s in your hands. You’ve chosen to stay silent and live

mix of frustration and hurt. “What do you know?” she retorted. “You don’t understand what my family

voice calm but resolute. “I don’t know your family’s situation, but I offered you my help—a chance to trust me. If

after Kallie. “Is

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 have is money, and that’s not