Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1428:

Kallie rubbed her sore wrists, her expression cold. Although she understood that his arrival meant there had been some kind of misunderstanding, she was still furious. How could Jake allow someone like Lisa to work at the overseas branch?

Jake, seeing Kallie’s icy demeanor, felt a pang of anxiety and heartbreak. “Kallie, are you hurt? It’s my fault. Please, yell at me or hit me, anything but this. Don’t shut me out.”

The employees of the Reeves Group watched in stunned silence. Their usually stern and unapproachable CEO was practically begging for forgiveness.

Lisa, witnessing this scene, finally realized Kallie was Jake’s wife. A flicker of unease crossed her eyes, but she didn’t run away. She was certain she was untouchable.

Lisa stepped closer and addressed Jake in a sugary sweet voice. “Jake, darling, I didn’t mean any harm. I didn’t realize she was your wife. I was just a little upset that someone was interrupting your work. I’ll apologize to her, alright?”

“So, this is the gem you hired for the branch

down Jake’s forehead as

Jake’s just been indulging you all these years likely out of responsibility, for

frumpy, washed-up old hag, considering your age and the fact that you’ve popped out three kids. But you’re actually quite pretty. Shame it’s all for naught,

Jake has no shortage of female admirers. I’m young and fresh, and frankly, he deserves better. You should step aside gracefully. Of course, I won’t force you to divorce him. I’ll allow you to keep some semblance of dignity. After

both a favor and stop making a fuss. If you force my hand, you’ll lose what little dignity you have left. Trust me, you’ll

this scathing monologue flawlessly, her words

the newest

perspective. She even questioned whether she

as a mistress. She instinctively glanced at Jake, only to