Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 575:

While he had risen to significant stature, critics argued he was unworthy of his accolades. Ernesto hid it well, but deep down, he felt a profound emptiness, despite his wealth and power.

When Kallie compared him to a revered figure, Ernesto couldn’t help but feel overjoyed.

Kallie continued to praise Ernesto even though she didn’t quite mean her words. “I once had a mentor who taught me a great deal,” she told Ernesto. “When I speak with you, he comes to mind.”

“Really? Who might that be?” Ernesto asked, his interest piqued as he narrowed his eyes slightly, suspicious of the flattery that might be too good to be true.

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Kallie left him guessing, choosing not to reveal her mentor’s identity. Instead, she elaborated on her apprenticeship in antique restoration under his tutelage, explaining how the craft had a calming effect and refined her tastes.

see her taste as superior to

to offer her

have the antiques restored but also to observe and

was more about the experience than actually

had begun to view Kallie as a charming diversion from his boredom. He felt no need to guard himself around her, as one might feel around

found herself enjoying an unprecedented closeness

long held herself

claimed to be like a daughter to Ernesto. Yet here was Kallie, the woman she had introduced

warmest smiles for Kallie, much to Betsy’s

cunning little games! Do you

“What do you mean? Why would I want to leave?