Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 30:

Kallie requested Gilbert to drive her to the meeting spot she had arranged with Linsey.

“Sweetheart, I’ve gotten in touch with Hayden, and he’s looking forward to your visit!” Linsey greeted Kallie with a radiant smile as soon as they met.

Kallie returned the smile, her thoughts drifting to the joyful days she spent in Hayden’s studio. Kallie always felt inadequate after her vocal cords were damaged. Although she was the adopted daughter of the prestigious Reeves family and was well-regarded both within the family and by outsiders due to her status, she secretly felt worthless.

However, Kallie’s sense of self-worth was restored during her time at Hayden’s studio, where she discovered her capabilities and realized she was far from useless. Now, the prospect of returning to Hayden’s studio filled her with genuine excitement.

Linsey soon guided Kallie to the studio’s location.

Nestled by a lake in the city center, the studio sat in a prime environment, the building itself exuding elegance. Kallie was taken aback by the transformation, marveling at how quickly Hayden had enhanced the studio’s setting.

“You have no idea, but restoring relics has become very lucrative. Which collector’s family isn’t affluent? Hayden is currently the top in this field. You’re definitely going to prosper if you work for him!” Linsey informed Kallie, who had always refrained from using Jake’s money.

Kallie nodded and expressed her gratitude to Linsey with a gesture.

“Why are you thanking me? I just want to see you happy!” Linsey responded, her tone warm and sincere.noveldrama

After dropping Kallie off at the entrance of the studio, Linsey drove away.

Kallie pushed the door open and spotted Hayden, engrossed in his work at his desk. She hesitated at the doorway, lingering until Hayden looked up and noticed her.

Hayden, not particularly tall, had graying, slightly thinning hair, wore glasses, and his expression could shift from stern to warm in an instant. When he smiled at Kallie, his face lit up with warmth and affection, reminiscent of the way Roderick once looked at her.

At the sight of Kallie, Hayden beamed, gesturing his excitement at her arrival.

Unlike Kallie, whose vocal cords had been damaged later in life, Hayden was born deaf and mute. He often mentioned that his silence allowed him to dive deeper into his own world.

Returning the smile, Kallie walked over and gestured her greeting while extending her hand for a handshake.

Gazing at Kallie with a hint of appreciation, Hayden then signed his recent knowledge of Kallie’s situation from Linsey and expressed his willingness to provide guidance on restoring items if she needed it.

Kallie nodded, her smile broadening with gratitude. Just the chance to learn from Hayden made her elated.

Hayden grinned, satisfied at Kallie’s response, as Kallie was the most talented restorer he had ever encountered all these years.

Hayden then guided Kallie to the second floor, where several other apprentices were already present. Their expressions varied upon seeing Kallie.

Hayden produced a compact device and converted the words he had recently typed down into speech. “Let me introduce you. This is Kallie, my apprentice starting from the old days.”

The other apprentices, upon learning that Kallie was mute, regarded her with a newfound empathy.

Hayden then expressed his desire to have Kallie learn in the studio. He spoke highly of Kallie’s talents and hoped she would adjust to the environment well.

Just then, among the other apprentices, a tall, slender young man abruptly stood up. “Remarkable talent? What sort of talent does she have?”

The young man eyed Kallie skeptically, mouthing his offensive words. “My grandfather was the finest restorer in the south, even surpassing Hayden in a contest. And you, talented? Bah!”

As the young man spoke, he turned slightly, ensuring Hayden could not see his mouth.

Unaware of the young man’s challenge at Kallie, Hayden introduced him to Kallie nonetheless. The young man in question was Gregory Lyndon, the most skilled restorer among the apprentices in the studio.

Kallie offered Gregory a polite smile and signed her greeting. Although she wished to maintain a friendly demeanor, Gregory seemed uninterested in reciprocating.

Ignoring Kallie’s gestures, Gregory turned to Hayden and expressed his puzzlement as to why Kallie could skip the test to become Hayden’s apprentice. After all, other apprentices had passed the test before being granted the chance to learn from Hayden. Kallie being the exception was a bitter pill to swallow.

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