Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 569:

Tears streamed down their faces silently, their bodies shaking.

Sympathy welled up in Kallie. “I intervened because I have a few questions,” she told them.

Kallie’s gaze met the mother’s earnestly. “My request isn’t unreasonable. I seek to understand this island, the manor, the elderly man, and Griffin. You need not divulge any secrets. Just some basic truths about their relationships and the general lay of the land would suffice.”

The mother, thankful for the safety of her child, listened to Kallie’s words with growing enthusiasm and relief. She responded positively, clearly eager to share, without any intention of deceit or omission.

The little girl and her mother remained unnerved as they confided in Kallie about the elderly man.

moved to another city in his early years. His family background was

a man of impressive abilities, experiencing a youth filled with achievements. He stood as the principal client of the Nixon family, though he

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had seen its share of sorrow. His many children either died under various circumstances or drifted away from

he was relegated to the most grueling tasks, effectively

remained a formidable figure with extensive connections across high society and royal circles. His power was undeniable, commanding private armies and enjoying impunity for his actions as the local leaders chose to

gentle facade lay a man of complex and potentially dangerous character. Indeed,

was a grim one. They had their tongues

horrors, the wages were extraordinarily high, drawing in

need to support herself and

among the servants. Her presence there was a mysterious