Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 308: Bria turned slowly to face Klein, her eyes not warming with relief, but icing over with a steely resolve. She was far from naive and knew it was Klein who had endangered her life.

She had only wished for Kallie's demise, not a brush with death herself. The realization that her own brother had orchestrated such a ruthless plot filled her with a deep sense of betrayal.

Klein, seemingly oblivious to her inner turmoil, continued to smooth her hair soothingly. "Don't cry, Bria. It was all for the greater good," he murmured.

Bria closed her eyes to avoid Klein's gaze. Noticing her reaction, Klein's face fell, showing his disappointment.

He advanced toward her, his voice taking on a menacing tone, "I helped you solve a huge problem. My approach was a bit extreme, but it was for your benefit. If our grandpa ever asks about it, you know what to say, right?" With that, Klein turned and strode toward the door. Bria slowly opened her eyes and watched him leave, her silence thick with anger and resentment.

Yet, she felt powerless. No one would believe her side of the story. After all, Klein was far more popular within the Nixon family than she was.

Elsewhere, Kallie frowned at Ewing's words. She expressed her doubts through sign language, indicating that she still questioned whether she was truly his long-lost cousin. Once again, she politely thanked Ewing for his kindness toward her over the past few days, though she remained resolved to leave at the right moment. Ewing replied earnestly, "Kallie, I get that you're reluctant to accept us due to what happened to your mother and that you stay solely because of my promise for your safety. Still, I hope you'll find the courage to face the truth.

Latest stories on galnovesI don't think we should get tangled up in the grudges of the previous generation, which Tyrone had little to do with. Regardless of the past, you should at least honor your role as a granddaughter, don't you think?" Kallie was left momentarily speechless.

Ewing continued, "You know I only speak when I'm certain. If you're still skeptical, I can reveal something that might put your doubts to rest. Back then, your mother left with you without telling you what precisely had happened in the Nixon family.

She didn't want you to blanyone in the family. Our grandpa was once known for his sharpness but transformed completely after your mother left. He battled insomnia, sought refuge in alcohol, and eventually fell ill.

He's old now. Even if his health seems stable, his body will break down if he continues to torment himself like this. If your mother was alive, I'm sure she'd miss him." Kallie's mind drifted to her childhood. Back then, her parents were still alive. She remembered her mother, often alone in a corner, clutching a photo and crying.

At that time, Kallie didn't understand why her mother cried. She would hurriedly run over to wipe away her mother's tears.

At that time, Kallie's father had been absent for sunknown reason. Her mother would hold Kallie and ask softly, "Kallie, do you miss your daddy?" Kallie would nod, looking at her mother with concern. Her mother, touched by her response, would be overcwith emotion and cry even harder.

Fixing her gaze on the picture in her hand, her mother murmured, "I miss my father too, but I can't go back." The young Kallie failed to grasp her mother's sadness. But now, she finally understood. The realization made her emotional.

Ewing stood up suddenly, breaking her reverie. “Kallie, as your cousin, all I'm asking is for you to stay with us. I recall how kind your mother was towhen I was a child. Even after she left, she would occasionally sendthoughtful gifts. She was more like a mother figure to me." Ewing turned and retrieved a box from his bookshelf. The box appeared slightly old, the worn-out pattern around it showed that it had been caressed for a long time. It was clear that Ewing really cherished it.

A collection of photos and letters greeted Kallie upon Ewing opening it. One particular photo of Siena holding a little girl caught Kallie's eye.

The little girl was undeniably the spitting image of Siena, and the two of them were beaming. Kallie immediately recognized the two individuals in the photo were her mother and her. No wonder Tyrone and Ewing felt a sense of familiarity upon seeing Kallie.

Ewing's eyes filled with nostalgia as he caressed the photo.

"Ever since you left, the whole family, especially our grandpa, has missed you so much. Every tI look at this photo, I miss the lovely little girl you were. Oh, and look at this." Ewing added, extending a letter to Kallie, "Your mom sent this tolong ago. She wrote it for you, but I never opened it. I think she wanted to leave you a message. I never imagined I'd be able to give it to you in person." Kallie was taken aback. The familiar handwriting on the cover confirmed it was from her mother. But why had her mother sent Ewing a letter meant for her to read? Kallie carefully opened the envelope with a flutter of doubt and trembling hands. As she read the letter, tears welled up in her eyes.

It turned out Kallie's mother, Siena, had anticipated this day. She knew Kallie would eventually find her way back to the Nixon family, which was why she had written this letter.

Siena's letter urged Kallie to outgrow the grudges of the past generation and embrace her family. Back when m Siena distanced herself from the ve Nixon family, she certainly had a fair share of disappointment toward them. Part of her decision was made on impulse. After parting ways with her family, Siena felt a hint of regret for her decision, yet she never returned. Regardless, Siena had foreseen that Kallie would return to the Nixon family by the tshe read this letter.

In the letter, Siena's words were filled with love and concern, “Kallie, I wish for you to lead a happy and carefree e life forever af you ever cback to the Nixon family, just stay there. I'm sure they miss both you and me. I hope your grandfather is healthy. Please extend my apologies to him. It was all my fault. I was selfish when I decided to leave with you, failing to provide you with the best.

I'm not sure how to make amends. Ewing is a truly nice kid. If you stick with the Nixon family, he will definitely take good care of you and treat you as his own sister."

After reading the letter, Kallie was unable to hold back her tears. She om never believed that Kekmother owed N.

her anything. The depth of her mother's love was evident in every line of the letter.