Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 165: Kallie's hair was neatly pinned up, lending her an elegant and radiant appearance.

As Kallie caught her glowing reflection in the mirror, a brief daze washed over her. It had been ages since she last saw herself this dazzling.

The sight took Kallie back to the days when she lived with the Reeves family as an adopted daughter. Back then, with Roderick still present, everyone treated her with formal politeness, and her relationship with Jake hadn't yet soured.

Shirley, however, had always disapproved of Kallie, going so far as to exclude her from various gatherings, embarrassed by her presence.

Despite this, Jake would often whisk Kallie away, dressing her up and proudly introducing her as the adopted daughter of the Reeves family at events.

Shirley, infuriated yet unwilling to confront Jake, would instead direct her displeasure at Kallie by giving her the cold shoulder and making snide remarks.

Reflecting on those times stirred a mix of emotions in Kallie. Those happy days seemed like they were just yesterday, yet she knew that one could never truly return to the past.

ŁAT€$† CHAPTER$ 1# glovel☐☐☐m "Why are you taking so long just to try on clothes?” Jake's voice, tinged with impatience, cut through Kallie's reverie.

Jake had walked over and caught Kallie gazing absently at her reflection in the mirror. A complex emotion briefly flickered across his eyes before vanishing.

Jake scrutinized Kallie from head to toe several times before delivering his blunt verdict. "Your taste might not be the best, but overall, it looks fine." Snapped back to reality, Kallie used sign language to ask if he thought the outfit was satisfactory and if Sarah would approve of the style.

"That's really none of your business," Jake remarked, a faint smirk playing on his lips. "You can change back now." Nodding, Kallie grasped her skirt and headed toward the fitting room.

As Jake turned to leave, he staggered slightly.

Just then, his phone buzzed with an incoming call. It was Sarah.

When he picked up, Sarah's playful, sweet voice filled the air, "Jake, where are you? I need to talk to you about something." Jake massaged his temples, attempting to dull the throbbing pain that threatened to overwhelm him. He responded with a lifeless voice, “Just lay it out for me." Sarah's lips formed a pout, though her voice remained upbeat, "My birthday's in a few days. I'm not in the mood for a big outing this year. How about we just have a cozy family gathering at home?" A faint chuckle escaped Jake. "Do you see yourself as the lady of the house now?" There was a sting of sarcasm in his words, but Sarah pressed on undeterred. "I just want you to be withon my birthday. Is that too much to ask? Or would you rather not be there to celebrate with me?" Jake fell silent, leaving Sarah anxious.

Sarah feared he might decline, but after a tense three minutes, he finally spoke. “Inform the butler of the kind of celebration you'd like. Just sparethe details about the setup and who's coming." Sarah's heart leapt with joy. Jake's agreement to host her birthday at the Reeves' residence was significant. Surely, Shirley and Melinda would attend, subtly confirming her status as his future wife.

Sarah assumed Kallie meant nothing. Although Kallie was Jake's lawful wife and was expecting his child, she was not well-regarded. Simply being pregnant did not guarantee the safe arrival of Kallie's child.

When Kallie stepped outside, she inadvertently overheard Jake speaking on the phone with Sarah. Truthfully, she hadn't intended to eavesdrop, but Jake and Sarah spoke openly, without any reservations. They were openly planning Sarah's birthday celebration right in her presence.

Kallie's heart constricted with the realization. Jake's affairs were no longer her concern, and she lacked any authority to object to their arrangements.

Memories flooded back to the tbefore Kallie was married to Jake, how she, Roderick, and Jake used to celebrate each birthday together.

Kallie was never fond of large gatherings, and Shirley, in particular, couldn't bear her presence.

On occasion, Roderick would invite a handful of friends to add scheer, fostering a warm and inviting ambiance.

Back then, Kallie was the only girl who shared her birthday with the Reeves family.

Now, that special status was being enjoyed by someone else.

Jake's overwhelming headache left him with little patience. Noticing Kallie, he confronted her abruptly, "You overheard my conversation with Sarah just now, didn't you?" Kallie tried to decipher what Jake meant. She signaled that she understood and wouldn't return that day.

Jake sneered, clarifying his stance, "That's not what I'm trying to say. You need to be there. You're not allowed to leave." Kallie felt a mixture of shock and rising anger. Was he trying to provoke her like this? Her face set into a frosty expression as she rebuffed him. She signed, questioning what would happen if she chose not to attend.

She suggested that if Jake and Sarah wanted their birthday party to go off without a hitch, they had to refrain from forcing her to attend it.

Jake approached Kallie and seized her wrist forcefully.

"Don't forget, you're a captive for Brent's sake. A captive doesn't have any freedom. You traded your freedom for the information he needed. You can't blanyone else for that." A wave of bitterness washed over Kallie as she stared at this unfamiliar version of Jake.

Jake's headache intensified, and his grip tightened unwittingly until he noticed her wincing in pain.

Realizing his action, Jake released her and turned away, concealing his e ashen face. "There's nothing left for you here. Leave. If you don't wantto confine you, just obey the rules. Remember why you agreed to this arrangement in the first place." Kallie clenched her teeth, overcby a sense of helplessness. She had barely moved a few steps away when a loud thud sounded behind her, followed by gasps from the bystanders.

A chilling sensation enveloped Kallie. She dashed back and discovered Jake crumpled on the floor, his complexion alarmingly pale.

Kallie had never witnessed Jake appearing so vulnerable. In a state of alarm, she hastened to locate Edgar. Fortunately, Edgar was just outside, and along with his team, they swiftly transported Jake to the hospital.

Kallie intercepted Edgar as he was om about to leave, her expression resolute. She communicated through signlanguage, inquiring about Jake's condition and why Edgar hadn't been forthright with her. Edgar managed a weak smile. "Don't worry, Mr. Reeves is merely exhausted. He's been under the weather and neglecting his meals. Acute gastritis. All he needs is srest." However, something felt off. Kallie shook her head, her doubts apparent.

She had seen Jake push himself to the limit before. It had never resulted in anything like this. Her instincts screamed that something far graver was afflicting Jake this time.