Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1405:

Kallie looked at Jeanette, a flicker of pity in her eyes, but she remained firm and shook her head.

The hope in Jeanette’s eyes faded, but she didn’t object. She simply murmured, “I understand. It’s all my sister’s fault. I don’t hold it against you.”

Kallie paused, considering the situation, and then leaned closer to Jeanette, her voice gentle. “I can help you. At least, I can try to stop that man from getting to you. I won’t let him drag you off. It looks like someone deliberately spilled the beans about where you are. Someone’s out to make your life miserable, so even if you run overseas, he’ll sniff you out.”

Jeanette shivered, her fear palpable. She gazed at Kallie with desperate hope, like a drowning soul clutching at a life raft.

“Here’s the plan,” Kallie continued. “You can stay with me for the time being. Being on my property should give you some protection. Neither that man nor your father will dare to touch you there.”

to your house. I’ll stay right

be any trouble

flicker of doubt crossing her face. “Mr. Reeves and your kids might not

“They’re not that small-minded. But if you’re really uncomfortable with it, I understand. You can stay here, but I have to be honest, I might be tied up and unable to run to your rescue at a

all. Having Jeanette under her roof would be much simpler for

relented. That very day, she packed her meager belongings and, filled with trepidation,

to be met with coldness, if not outright hostility, but

even sought out Jeanette in private, a touch of embarrassment coloring her cheeks. “I’m really sorry. Please

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧼ⅽ𝗼𝗺⧽

flattered surprise crossed her face. “Oh, no, I… It’s perfectly understandable,” she stammered. “I know why you might not like me. It’s really my sister’s fault. But…