Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 89:

Jake was the one who seized Kallie’s wrist. His brow furrowed as he stared at her with evident displeasure, his irritation stemming merely from her attempt to leave.

“What are you doing?” Jake demanded in a hushed tone. “Come back with me.”

Kallie met his gaze, her expression clouded with confusion. She had been to similar events with Jake before, yet she always felt like she didn’t belong. Whether she clung to his side or left early, his complaints were inevitable.

Eventually, Kallie stopped accompanying Jake altogether, and Sarah had taken her place.

Now, confronted with Jake’s familiar scowl, Kallie braced herself for another round of criticism.

However, to her surprise, Jake pulled her back to his side without a word and steered her toward Louis to resume their conversation.

Keith, witnessing the scene, shifted from anxiety to embarrassment. He shot a glance at Sarah and quietly retreated.

“Oh, Mr. Reeves, you and your wife seem to get along well…” Louis remarked with a smile, engaging Jake in conversation as others joined in.

Throughout the evening, Jake’s grip on Kallie’s hand remained firm, never once loosening until the banquet concluded.

As the final guest departed, silence enveloped the mansion.

Dean pulled Jake aside for a private conversation, while Kallie lingered at the entrance of the villa, waiting.

It was then that Shirley approached Kallie.

Shirley scrutinized Kallie from head to toe, her eyes brimming with disapproval. “You didn’t lift a finger earlier, and now you’re not planning to help clean up?” she said mockingly, her voice laden with censure.

Kallie faced Shirley with a blank expression, offering no reply.

“First mute, now deaf and dumb too?” Shirley taunted under her breath as she reached out to grab Kallie’s arm.

Shirley’s fingers targeted the softest parts of Kallie’s arm, a cruel habit that often left bruises.

Previously, Kallie had borne it silently, occasionally flinching reflexively as Shirley drew near. Today mirrored the past no differently.

“Do you think Jake will side with you over his own mother?” Shirley hissed venomously. “Better fall in line unless you fancy a divorce!”

As Shirley reached to pinch Kallie once more, Kallie abruptly broke free from her grasp.

The movement was forceful, accompanied by a distinct snap.

Shirley froze, shock etching her face, her eyes wide with disbelief at Kallie’s bold defiance.

Kallie pulled out her phone and quickly typed a message: “Ask Sarah if she needs someone to clean. I’m not doing it.”

Kallie showed the message to Shirley before abruptly spinning around and striding away, leaving Shirley gaping in disbelief.

“You!” Shirley reached out to stop Kallie, but Kallie shrugged off her grasp effortlessly.

In the past, Shirley had bullied Kallie because Kallie rarely resisted and always seemed so meek. Despite her slight frame, Kallie was much younger than Shirley, and it was unthinkable for Shirley to actually harm her.

As Kallie shrugged Shirley off once again, Shirley nearly lost her balance from the force, yet Kallie didn’t even bother to look back.

“You…” Shirley was on the verge of yelling, but she restrained herself, wary of drawing Jake’s attention. Clenching her teeth, she shot a venomous look at Kallie’s disappearing figure. “Just you wait!”

Heading toward the parking lot, Kallie was halted by a voice calling her from the front yard of the mansion. It was Donovan, the charming man she met at the party.

The sign language interpreter stood next to him.

Kallie beamed at Donovan and gestured her surprise to see him here at this hour.

Donovan, exuding an air of friendliness and sophistication, remarked, “Yeah, I was waiting for you, Kallie. I brought up earlier that I had something to discuss with you.”noveldrama

During the party, Donovan had briefly touched on needing Kallie’s expertise for an artifact restoration, but they were interrupted before delving deeper into the conversation.

Seeing Donovan waiting for her, Kallie patiently signed, asking what he needed her help with and expressing her determination to restore it if it was an artifact.

Kallie was always ready to assist individuals in their circle. Whether the artifacts were sent to Hayden’s studio or handled by the Hayes Group’s Antiquities Research Department, she was willing to contribute personally. After all, it was an excellent networking opportunity and might even bolster Jake’s professional prospects.

Then, Kallie caught herself defaulting to old habits. Why was she still factoring Jake’s interests into her decisions, especially when she was contemplating a divorce?

“You’re always so easy to work with! Don’t worry, the payment will be more than fair. Actually, there’s another aspect to this job…” Before Donovan could elaborate, they were abruptly interrupted by a stern male voice.

“If you expect my wife to take on a task, you ought to lead with a proper offer, don’t you think?” It was Jake, approaching with a steely look directed at Donovan. His tone was tinged with an unmistakable hint of jealousy.

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