Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 179: Linsey said mockingly, "If I were these unruly kids' parents, I'd prefer raising a cat or dog over them." Linsey's words left those who had made rude remarks earlier at a loss for words. Their faces flushed with anger, yet the constraints of being in a public venue held them back. They merely shot the tsearing glares before turning to leave.

Kallie looked at her two friends, gratitude mingling with concern in her eyes. She signaled that it wasn't worth antagonizing those individuals on her behalf.

Linsey responded with a frown, "What do you mean by that? Keep talking like that, and you'll really upset me." Irene nodded, sharing Linsey's sentiment.

Just then, the music ceased. The elderly man playing the piano rose shakily from his seat. Kallie noticed that he wore a hearing aid, implying he had caught every muttered word earlier, yet he had continued to play meticulously, not missing a single note.

ŁÊTEST ØḤAPTÉRŞ 3 g□I]].☐om This realization unsettled Kallie. She now understood that those people were correct-Sarah had indeed invited this elderly man to embarrass her, and it seemed likely that Sarah would cause him further trouble. Feeling she had inadvertently caused trouble for the elderly man, Kallie approached him and gently patted his shoulder. As the elderly man turned around, he was greeted by Kallie's lovely face, her smile shining brightly. Her eyes, warm and soft, sparkled like celestial stars. Kallie used hand gestures to convey her admiration for his beautiful music.

To Kallie's surprise, the elderly man understood sign language. Kallie pointed at her throat and shook her head, signaling her inability to speak. The elderly man, unfazed, continued to communicate through signs. He expressed that physical limitations were inconsequential and was certain that if she could speak, her voice would be as delightful as her presence.

This stirred something deep within Kallie.

The elderly man offered her a tender smile, filled with gentleness. In that instant, Kallie felt a twinge of guilt. She had intended to offer solace to him, yet it was she who found comfort in his words.

Kallie was determined to convince the elderly man to depart in case Sarah brought him further humiliation. She told him the host's invitation had hidden agendas and promised to outbid whatever he was being paid, simply imploring him to leave at once. However, the elderly man simply shook his head and indicated that money wasn't the issue. He was on a quest to find someone.

Perplexed, Kallie motioned to inquire whether he was searching for a man or a woman and offered her assistance in the search. She expressed that her two friends were ready to join the search as well. Again, she tried to persuade him to leave, fearing he might be mistreated.

But the elderly man remained adamant, signaling that he would stay. He confessed he couldn't recall who he was searching for, but he had to continue his search.

Seeing his resolve, Kallie ceased her urging and regarded him with concern.

Just then, Linsey dashed over, her expression fraught with urgency. “Kallie, cwith me. I have something very important to tell you." Kallie nodded and, before leaving, gestured to the elderly man to take care. The elderly man gazed after Kallie's departing figure, overwhelmed by an unexplained sense of familiarity. She might be the one he had been searching for, but his memory failed him. Who was it that he was looking for? His thoughts were muddled. The face in his mind wavered between clarity and obscurity. The more he dwelled on it, the greater his frustration and distress grew. Clutching his head, the elderly man sat hunched in a corner, mumbling to himself. Soon, a group of servants approached. One pushed him roughly.

"Con. Stop sitting around. Our lady expects you at the piano. What are you doing wasting there?" "Don't you remember he's just a deaf old man? Talking to him is useless." "Oh right, slipped my mind." "Ha-ha!" Their laughter cut through the air sharply. The elderly man's eyes snapped open, and he rose abruptly, fixing them with an icy stare. "What did you call me?" he questioned, his voice unexpectedly forceful and authoritative.

The servants were taken aback by the elderly man's ability to speak despite his apparent deafness. His commanding presence left them momentarily speechless. Only when the elderly man departed with a grimace did they cto their senses.

"Could he actually hear us all this time? Did he pretend otherwise?" "Didn't you notice the hearing aids? Damn that old man." "We should drop it. He seemed quite formidable. Perhaps he's someone important." "Con. That's ludicrous. He's merely a homeless man that Miss Miller took in." "I overheard that Miss Miller discovered him overseas and brought him here. He was always playing music in restaurants, just wandering around." "Let's just get back to work. Someone else will handle him." With that, they dismissed the odd incident and returned to their duties.

Meanwhile, Linsey led Kallie through the crowd of people. Kallie's sense of unease grew as she noticed Linsey's stern demeanor. Just as Kallie was about to inquire about the situation, Linsey abruptly gestured toward a spot in the crowd.

Following the direction, Kallie's eyes landed on two women engaged in lively conversation. She recognized them immediately. They were Sarah and Ethan's wife.

Kallie was well aware of the disdain Ethan's wife held for her, but seeing Ethan's wife with Sarah was unexpected.

Linsey exhaled a weary sigh, murmuring, "They must have just met. I really didn't want you to be caught up in the between my brother and his wife, but now you've seen it. You're my best friend, and I'm naturally inclined to take your side. My sister-in-law, Joanna, is from a family with significant political clout. She's not someone to cross, and she's utterly smitten with my brother. The last thing I want is for you and her to be at odds." Linsey's expression turned anxious as she continued. "Seeing her with Sarah today madereally nervous. I'm scared." Linsey trailed off, her eyes clouded with concern as she glanced at Kallie.

Kallie felt a weight settle in her chest, realizing that she might unintentionally be making a formidable enemy.

Kallie quickly tried to comfort Linsey, her gestures practically saying, "Don't worry about it. As long as I stay out of trouble, I should be okay, despite Joanna's influential background."

Kallie paused for a bit and continued signing that she would find a m moment to speak with Joañna, stressing that if Joanna truly wanted to make things work with Ethan, stirring up conflict would only backfire. Linsey let out another sigh, this tlaced with frustration. “This is all my brother's doing. He never should have brought Joanna here."

Kallie responded with a gentle shake of her head and a reassuring smile. She gestured that Ethan was a m thoughtful man and there must be a good reason he brought Joanna along, likely knowing Joanna wasn't the type to be swayed easily. Linsey looked perplexed. "You haven't even met her. What makes you think that?" Kallie simply offered a knowing smile, her response cloaked in mystery.