Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 571:

“However, she’s safe for now. There’s no immediate threat to her well-being. Please, focus on your recovery. I will fill you in on all the details later.”

Jake let out a weary sigh, his face contorted with pain and remorse. “Edgar, please stand. The blame isn’t yours. It’s mine for not being more vigilant. Had I not sustained these injuries, perhaps none of these unfortunate events would have unfolded. I realize you’ve been through so much already. I’ve only just taken over as head of the Reeves family, and here I am, incapacitated, leaving you to juggle both Sophie’s safety and the family’s affairs. It’s been a heavy burden on you.”

Tears began to form in Edgar’s eyes as he quickly dabbed them away. “Mr. Reeves, don’t talk like that. I’ve been by your side for years, through so many challenges, and you’ve rewarded me well.”

When Jake assumed leadership of the Reeves family, he had awarded Edgar ten percent of the company’s shares, a gesture acknowledging Edgar’s long-standing loyalty and hard work. Even if Edgar chose to step down now, those shares were more than enough to ensure his prosperity.

Though Edgar had ventured into peril following Jake’s lead, it was Jake who had shielded Edgar countless times during their travels abroad. Edgar deeply appreciated Jake’s camaraderie and wholeheartedly hoped that Jake and Kallie would find happiness together.

in his fist, his eyes burning with resolute fire. “I have to get better. That’s my top priority right now. Once I regain my strength, I’ll be capable of taking Kallie back. I want to see who dared to take my

appeared she was truly taking the time to relax and prepare for the upcoming birth of the baby. The days passed pleasantly enough for

source of stories:

It felt as if she were grappling with a nightmare, though she could never recall the specifics upon

intentionally refrained from drinking the milk

noticed

servant gave Kallie a brief, indifferent glance,

the milk they offered her was laced with something to induce sleep. The people here seemed unfazed by the possibility of her discovering their secrets. Their only concern was that she

intensified, but she couldn’t shake a growing sense

her that night. In the hazy twilight, she was jolted awake by a

was sharp and piercing. It sounded like it