Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1423:

“No, Kallie, it’s not your fault,” Jeanette insisted, shaking her head. “I never imagined that man could be so cruel. He knelt before me, sobbing, claiming he was penniless and in debt. He said he’d come all this way just to see me, just to talk. He looked so pathetic… He is my father, after all. I couldn’t just turn him away. But when I followed him to a quiet spot in the school, he tried to force me to go back with him. I refused and threatened to call for a teacher if he didn’t leave. That’s when…”

Jeanette’s voice trailed off, her eyes wide with terror.

Kallie gasped, a horrifying realization dawning on her. Jeanette’s father was a monster. Jeanette’s ability to recount these events stemmed from a deep well of resentment and anger.

Kallie worried that Jeanette’s emotional turmoil would impede her recovery. She gently stroked Jeanette’s hair, offering a comforting gesture. “It’s okay. It’s all over now. He’ll pay for what he did.”

Jeanette shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes. “Kallie, it’s…

“No use,” she sobbed. “When he gets out, he’ll come after me again. He said so himself. He said I’m his child, and I’ll never escape him, not unless I give him money.”

“Kallie, I don’t want to study anymore. I want to start working. When he gets out, I’ll settle his

Kallie’s heart ached for her. She spoke gently. “Don’t talk like that. You’re so young, and your education is what matters most right now. Don’t worry about anything

but Kallie interrupted her. “Listen, the most important thing right now is for you

into the chair beside Jeanette’s

her breathing evening out as she drifted to sleep. A faint smile touched her lips, as if the pain no longer

ached at Jeanette’s words. “Jeanette, you’re welcome to be part of

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fondness for Jeanette. The problems between the adults shouldn’t affect an innocent child. It wasn’t right to hold a child accountable for the mistakes of others.

sound asleep, Kallie called in a few experienced

solely for Jeanette’s sake. She also longed to

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