Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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Kallie bowed her head and said dismissively, “Believe it or not, that’s up to you.”

“I believe you, I really do,” Calvert quickly reassured Kallie, scared of upsetting her.

“I definitely believe you.”

Seizing the moment, Kallie continued, “My actual concern isn’t my husband but my lover. We’ve been close for years. We started as friends, but when my husband began his affairs, I couldn’t bear it and turned to my lover. Initially, it was liberating, but eventually, his overbearing nature became unbearable. He was excessively possessive, always needing to know where I was. He even had people follow me.”

That was why I fled to the cliff, hoping to find some peace for a few days. I never anticipated meeting you all. When Gracelyn proposed I stay, it seemed like a good escape. I thought this place would be beyond my lover’s reach. But now, I’m not so sure. He might send someone to capture me and imprison me forever. If that were to happen, I’d rather remain here.”

With that, Kallie began to weep again, impressed by her own acting skills.

Calvert’s expression grew so tense that it looked as though he could split a nut between his brows. He was entirely unfamiliar with Kallie’s past and was taken aback by her openness in sharing such personal details. She had not only confided in him but had done so without holding anything back. This left him deeply puzzled.

confusion. Finally, he couldn’t help but ask, “Is it really okay for you to

Kallie said, “Didn’t you say you love me? If you truly love someone,

tolerate his woman being involved with another man. However,

wealthy, so it seemed natural for her to be involved with another man. Plus,

with another shouldn’t bother him much. Moreover, her willingness to share such personal details suggested some level of emotional connection. She

he felt Kallie was somewhat beneath him now, upon thinking it over, he decided he could endure the situation temporarily. Should it become unbearable, he reasoned, he could always punish her once he

time, Calvert grudgingly came to terms with the situation, though his face grew

“Who is your lover?”

name is Clayton

me right now. I think you should let him know I’m here and that my

looked shyly at Calvert,

fleeting glance quickly washed away Calvert’s earlier displeasure and brought a smile to his face. Feeling more