Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 903:

Kallie had a rough idea of what it might be about. “I understand,” she replied calmly.

Kallie soon arrived at the Reeves Group. Just as she had expected, Jake was already there. It seemed he and Lacey had just returned. If that hadn’t been the case, Jake would have already made his presence felt at the Reeves Group.

Kallie could tell Edgar aimed to surprise her with Jake’s presence, oblivious to their crossed paths moments earlier. Employees around them exchanged glances, a mix of anticipation and uncertainty in their eyes as they watched Kallie enter.

Kallie’s gaze shifted toward the illuminated lounge ahead, and she turned to her assistant. “Gather all of the official Reeves Group seals,” she instructed. Some things had been left unresolved for far too long, and it was time to return them to their rightful owner.

Meanwhile, inside the lounge, Edgar studied Jake, feeling a hint of strangeness. While Edgar recognized this strikingly handsome man as Jake, Jake’s aloof demeanor, instead of any display of delight, struck him as odd. Jake’s expression darkened, his eyes clouded with something close to disapproval.

Edgar stepped forward carefully and asked, “Mr. Reeves, where have you been all these years? Why didn’t you reach out? We were all worried about you.”

At Edgar’s words, Jake looked up, a hint of suspicion shadowing his gaze. “You were worried about me? Really worried, or just putting on a good show?”

Jake’s lips twisted into a faint and mocking smile, the bitterness unmistakable. A pang of disappointment tugged at Edgar. He knew Jake had always been wary and guarded, but he never imagined Jake would doubt him. Six long years had passed, and it seemed Jake no longer trusted those who had followed him with unwavering loyalty.

Edgar’s chest tightened with sadness. “I’m sorry, Mr. Reeves. It’s on us. We searched for you all these years but always came up short. If we had been more capable, we might have found you sooner and spared you the hardship.”

Jake let out an icy chuckle, leaning back on the sofa as his gaze grew even colder. “It’s alright. I get it. No one wants to go to the ends of the earth to look for a dead person.”

The weight of Jake’s words struck Edgar like a sudden gust of icy wind, leaving him momentarily speechless. A memory flashed through Edgar’s mind, and a cold sweat prickled down his spine. When Kallie and Clayton found Jake’s “body,” Clayton had approached Edgar and suggested he should announce Jake’s death publicly so Jake’s old friends in the industry could properly mourn him. Clayton mentioned the idea had come from Kallie.

Edgar had only started spreading the news when Kallie caught wind of it. Shocked and refusing to believe Jake was truly gone, Kallie demanded Edgar retract the statements that had already circulated. However, even though Edgar quickly tried to pull back the information, the damage was done. Word had spread through their circles that Jake was dead, and with the news coming directly from the Reeves Group, it had carried a weight of credibility. Most believed Jake was gone for good.

Now, with Jake himself addressing the matter, it was clear he knew the whole story. Feeling defeated, Edgar dropped to his knees before Jake. “Mr. Reeves,” he whispered, struggling to find the words.

“Mr. Reeves, I misjudged the situation back then, and for that, I’m sorry. But I had no ulterior motives. You were the one who promoted me. Don’t you think I deserve a little trust?”

Jake stood up and strode toward Edgar, his gaze cold and unreadable. “The first thing I learned during my time away is that human nature is unpredictable. Even after all these years of loyalty, I still can’t afford to let my guard down. Not with anyone. Right now, I can’t trust anyone. I’m sorry, Edgar. I hope you understand where I’m coming from.”

Edgar’s face drained of color. His eyes searched Jake’s, filled with disbelief, his lips trembling ever so slightly. He opened his mouth to respond but found himself choking on his words.

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