Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 65:

Holding the thin piece of paper, Kallie’s head spun. The world seemed surreal to her.

Kallie barely grasped what the doctor was saying next. “Based on her blood work, she’s been dealing with anemia and malnutrition, hasn’t she? She’s not fully recovered, and now with the baby, it’s pulling nutrients from her, which caused her to faint.”

“She did suffer from malnutrition before. What’s our next step?” Linsey seemed equally bewildered. She had barely come to terms with Kallie’s decision to divorce, and now this unexpected pregnancy threw everything into further disarray. Her thoughts were scattered.

The doctor replied, “It’s your call. Her current health isn’t ideal for a pregnancy, but continuing with it isn’t out of the question.”

It was not at a hospital affiliated with the Reeves Group. It appeared Gregory had taken Kallie to a facility where the Lyndon family had influence. The staff here were likely unaware of Steven or Jake.

Kallie took her time assessing the situation. She figured the hospital staff wouldn’t likely share news of her pregnancy, so she just needed to ask Gregory to help keep this a secret.

“What do you think?” the doctor asked, noticing Kallie’s prolonged silence.

Kallie jolted back to the present, only then catching the doctor’s question.

“She’s wondering how she could be pregnant considering she thought she was not in her fertile days during… You know, that time.” Linsey stepped in to translate Kallie’s sign language, her cheeks reddening slightly.

The doctor smiled reassuringly. “I know sign language. There really isn’t a foolproof safe period. Pregnancy can occur at any time if precautions aren’t taken.”

Kallie’s eyes widened as a swirl of emotions enveloped her. While she harbored few regrets, the shock of finding herself pregnant with Jake’s child once again was undeniable. The memory of the past abortion lingered, and she had lost all hope of falling pregnant.

“Kallie, what are you thinking?” Linsey inquired cautiously. “Do you want to contact Jake? Or, if you’d prefer, we could have the hospital inform him.”

Kallie shook her head vigorously.

“Take your time to decide,” the doctor advised gently, pausing by the door. “If you choose to keep the baby, I’m here to offer guidance on how to care for yourself moving forward.”

With that, the doctor exited, leaving the room in a thoughtful silence.

The door opened once more, and Ethan stepped in, a slight frown creasing his forehead. “Gregory had to rush out for an emergency,” he explained, his gaze settling on Kallie. “What’s the matter? Can I know?”

Kallie exchanged a look with Linsey, the very one she trusted without reserve. Considering Ethan was Linsey’s brother, Kallie felt safe to let Ethan in on the news and nodded.

“Kallie’s pregnant,” Linsey said with a heavy sigh.noveldrama

“This is quite unexpected…” Ethan remarked, his expression mirroring the surprise that had captured them all.

The room fell into a hushed silence as Kallie mulled over her thoughts for a brief moment before gesturing for them to keep it a secret.

“Sure thing,” Linsey responded immediately, her assurance clear, while Ethan gave a confirming nod.

“You’re not planning on telling Jake either?” Linsey probed.

Kallie nodded silently. She recalled the moment she shared with Jake the ultrasound of their first child. Her heart was brimming with hope, the joy of impending motherhood sprouting within her.

However, Jake’s reaction had doused her excitement like cold water on new shoots. His face, usually calm, had tightened into a frown as he studied the ultrasound. He exhaled sharply. “Why now? Why did this have to happen now?” His voice carried a mix of worry and discontent, lacking any trace of a father’s joy.

Following that day, Jake had a doctor visit their home to ensure Kallie’s well-being, but his demeanor remained joyless throughout.

It was clear to Kallie Jake did not want the baby.

Shirley was concerned Kallie’s muteness might be inherited by the child. Jake likely shared the sentiments, though he never voiced them explicitly.

Later, when Jake was away on a business trip, Shirley seized the chance to visit Kallie and pushed for an abortion, making Kallie feel as though Jake had sanctioned it.

After being forced to end her pregnancy, Kallie was sent to the Reeves family mansion, ostensibly for her health. However, Kallie knew Shirley was watching her closely, possibly to ensure she kept this whole forced abortion a secret.

During a medical check-up later, the doctor had grim news. Kallie’s uterine lining was thin, which could make future pregnancies difficult.

Despite these odds, Kallie was pregnant again, feeling it was a miraculous stroke of luck. She resolved to protect this baby, believing it might be her only chance at motherhood.

Kallie discreetly signaled to Linsey and Ethan, imploring them to keep her pregnancy from Jake as she would later pose the same request to Gregory.

“Alright, but…” Linsey hesitated, her sigh heavy with empathy. Being a single mother was challenging, particularly with a child the Reeves family disapproved of. The road ahead would be tough for Kallie.

Yet, Linsey offered her support, draping an arm around Kallie’s shoulders. “Don’t worry, Kallie. As your baby’s godmother, I’ll be here for both of you.”

Kallie grinned.

“Damn it!” Ethan suddenly cursed as he stared at his phone, startling them.

“What happened?” Linsey asked, concerned.

“It’s nothing. I need to call the doctor about something,” Ethan replied, hastily trying to divert attention.

Yet, the same alert buzzed on Linsey’s phone. As she checked it, Kallie leaned in, and both saw the news that felt like a blow. “Reeves Group announces press conference. CEO Mr. Jake Reeves appears with Miss Sarah Miller!”

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