Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 61:

Kallie rubbed her eyes and gazed at Brent’s reply on her phone. It was real. Tears welled up in her eyes. The Hayes family was incredibly kind.

Kallie recalled Jerome’s previous words that Roderick had entrusted Jerome to take care of her while Jerome failed to do so. She felt compelled to ask Jerome what had really happened back then.

Putting aside her thoughts, Kallie began typing a new response after deleting her previously typed words. “Thank you so much! Without your help, I’d be at a loss.”noveldrama

Brent’s voice came through a voice message, his laughter easy and carefree. “Don’t see it that way. It’s just an advance on your salary. You’re worth it. No pressure!”

Kallie had always been a grateful soul. She texted back, “What exactly are my duties? I want to start getting ready.”

“I’ll forward you some plans and materials. Look them over first,” Brent promptly sent the documents.

Kallie stayed in her bedroom, absorbed in reading and planning her work, completely losing track of time. Her focus shattered when the bedroom door swung open.

Jake strolled in, radiating ease and good cheer. Observing his buoyant mood, Kallie’s heart sank a little. Sarah had visited, and his spirits had noticeably lifted, a stark contrast to his demeanor when she was alone with him.

“You’re not hungry?” Jake inquired nonchalantly as he fetched a robe from the closet.

Kallie simply shook her head. She had no appetite at all.

“You should try to eat a bit even if you’re not hungry,” Jake suggested.

Kallie remained silent, convinced Jake probably wouldn’t bother her much today. She turned her attention back to the documents on her phone. However, Jake abruptly grabbed her phone and threw it onto the bedside table.

Without changing into his robe, Jake loosened a few buttons on his shirt and leaned down, planting a forceful kiss on Kallie’s cheek. It was more than she could bear. For the first time, Kallie pushed Jake away with all her might.

Taken aback, Jake staggered to the side. Seizing the moment, Kallie leapt from the bed and went straight for the door, her eyes warily fixed on Jake, her expression complex. Downstairs, Jake had just shared a cozy dinner with Sarah, seemingly part of a perfect little gathering. Yet, here he was, upstairs, getting intimate with her.

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Kallie’s look became one of caution, tinged with disgust. Jake’s face quickly morphed from relaxed to darkened expression as his earlier ease disappeared. He didn’t approach her. Instead, he picked up his robe and walked into the bathroom.

Kallie let out a relieved breath. She picked up her phone and laptop and stealthily exited the bedroom, heading into the adjacent guest room. There was no study designated for Kallie in the house, and she could no longer use Jake’s. After all, she had once been accused of stealing documents from there and wouldn’t take that risk again.

Seated at the vanity in the guest room, Kallie switched on her laptop and began to write down some ideas. It had been ages since she had delved into this kind of work. Ever since marrying Jake, her days were filled with cooking and waiting for him. Yet, back in school days, Kallie had not only won awards in competitions but had also gained hands-on experience with large financial projects.

Soon, Kallie found her rhythm. Time flew, and before she knew it, it was past midnight. Feeling somewhat tired, she leaned back on the nearby couch to organize her thoughts but inadvertently dozed off.

When Kallie awoke the next morning, Jake stood in the doorway of the guest room. Fortunately, the computer screen had automatically shut off, so he hadn’t seen what she had been working on. Jake gazed at her with a cold expression and asked, “Are you avoiding me? Did you intentionally sleep here?”

Rubbing her eyes, Kallie stood up, still enveloped in fatigue. Perhaps her drowsiness made her audacious, as if parts of her brain were still asleep. She gestured to Jake, asking about Sarah’s whereabouts since she had assumed Sarah would spend the night with him.

“You’re getting bold!” Jake snapped, his voice rich with annoyance at Kallie’s audacity. He walked over to her, pressing his cold thumb against her throat. Kallie’s breath hitched. The weight of his presence was intimidating, suffocating even, yet she stood her ground.

Raising her head, Kallie locked eyes with Jake, her gaze icy and unyielding—something she hadn’t dared to do during the past five years. She resolved not to continue sacrificing her dignity in this marriage. Their eyes held for a tense few seconds until Jake finally backed down. He stepped back and commanded, “Send me lunch at noon.”

With that, Jake turned and left. But Kallie had reached her limit and would not comply this time.

After washing her face, Kallie texted Brent, “Is it okay if I only work half a day today?”

Brent, understanding as ever, agreed. After dressing formally, Kallie descended the stairs with her laptop in hand. The butler, surprised by her readiness to leave, inquired, “Madam, will you be returning later? Mr. Reeves asked for his lunch at noon.”

Kallie paused, considering her next move. She gestured to the butler to have the chefs prepare the meal and deliver it to the Reeves Group. She specifically requested the delivery stop at the reception area and that she would handle the rest by taking the meal upstairs herself.

The butler watched Kallie, taken aback. Previously, Kallie would have insisted on doing everything herself. Now, her approach seemed markedly indifferent. It was clear that Kallie had truly changed.

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