The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson

Chapter 72

Deborah had a broad smile on her face as she left the doctor's office with Jayden. The examination. revealed that the damage to her throat wasn't severe enough to require a risky surgery.

"Technology has helped medicine a lot. This non-surgical operation is something new to me," Jayden remarked as they exited the building.

[It certainly would be faster to have the surgery but I don't want to do it because of the baby. According to the doctor, he'll carefully remove the tissue blocking my vocal cords bit by bit, trying not to reopen the wound.] "That sounds complicated, but you seem very happy and excited about it."

I've been longing to hear words that give me hope for years.]

"You know, now I'm going to be jealous of the doctor, Jayden commented as he opened the car door for

her.

[What? Why?] Deborah asked playfully as Jayden got into the car.

"Because I've never seen that radiant smile on you before," Jayden said while buckling his seatbelt.

[I'm just thrilled to regain something I thought was lost!] Deborah signed as she settled into her seat.

"Well, if you put it that way, I can't be jealous, can 17"

[No, you can't.] Deborah leaned in to kiss him on the lips.

"Alright, my love, but remember, all of this is happening because you had the courage to take that important step toward your freedom," he said, starting the car.

[Actually, someone else gave me that strength and courage.] Deborah placed her left hand on her belly. If this little angel wasn't here, I might still be trapped in that apartment, begging for scraps of love.] "James knows what's good for you."

[James?]

"That's what I'm going to call the baby now."

[You already picked a name?] Deborah was amused at his excitement.

"Of course,

e, we need a name to refer to him from now on, since we know it's a boy," he said playfully. "Or... did you have a special name in mind for the little one?

[No, I hadn't thought of a name yet.] Deborah smiled. She noticed he started to look a bit nervous and sad. [But... I like the name.]

"Yay! A point for me," Jayden said, amused. At that moment, her phone started ringing. "Is someone trying to contact you?"

[It seems so.] Deborah pulled out her phone to read the incoming messages.

As she read the messages, her smile faded, which worried Jayden because that meant bad news.

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"Uh... can I know what's going on?"

I don't even know.]

""Why not?"

[Elliot says his dad invited us to dinner at his house.]

"Us?" Jayden asked, raising an eyebrow.

[Yes, he invited all of us... Christian, Caroline, you, and me.]

"That's very specific and strange. Did he say why he wants to gather us?"

[Yes, he said it's about a promise his father made to my mom.]

"Your mother had ties with the Petersons?"

[If I remember correctly, I think my mom and George were childhood friends. That's why I sometimes went to their house to play with Roger and Elliot.]

"Oh, so you've known the monster since childhood," Jayden said, a if you knew him from before, why did you marry him?"

a jealous. "But I don't understand....

[He wasn't like this as a child. He was the complete opposite, and I held onto the image of that kind, cheerful, and loving boy I knew in my childhood.] Deborah let out a sigh. [I never thought he would change so much, and for the worse.] "And you didn't notice the change?"

[Well, when my mom died, I became like an old piece of furniture in my own house. I lost contact with him, and foolishly, I fell in love with his looks when I saw him again. I thought he was still the same Roger I knew as a child.]

"I understand. I suppose that's normal when it comes to love."

[But now that I think about it, you're more handsome and sexy.]

"Well, those compliments don't work on me," he said playfully, noticing that it made her laugh

[Right, you're not a vain person.] Deborah teased.

Jayden laughed as they arrived at a restaurant for lunch. They found a secluded table near a window to continue enjoying the pleasant day

"Hey, let's change the subject," Jayden said as they looked at the menu. "How's the lawsuit going?"

[Christian's handling it. I'll ask him about it when I tell him about tonight's meeting.]

"Right, I hope there's good news about that."

[By the way, my love.]

"Yes?"

[Will you come with me tonight to the Peterson mansion?]

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"Of course, it will be my pleasure to accompany you, my love."

[Thank you] Deborah smiled, pulling out her phone to text her friends about the meeting that night.

Christian and Caroline agreed to come, so they planned to meet there in the evening.

"Deborah!" Caroline greeted her with a hug. "So, what is it?"

[It's a 'James 1

"Wow, how lovely that he already has a name."

[Jayden picked it.]

"Already embracing your role as a future father?" Christian joked as he joined them. "Obviously. Besides, it's better to call him by his name rather than just "baby.""

Caroline and Deborah laughed, watching their partners talk that way.

"So my nephew will be called James," Elliot said as he came out to reet them.

[That's right.] Deborah then received a strong hug from Elliot.

"By the way, hello everyone," Elliot greeted the others. "Come on, Dad's already waiting for you."

"Hey, Elliot, do you know what the meeting is about?" Jayden asked.

"No, he hasn't told me either. But with everything that's happening... I'm worried about Dad's health,"

[Don't worry, we'll find a way to help him.] Deborah reassured him.

"Yes, you're not alone, and maybe he called us to ask for our help," Caroline added.

"Thanks," Elliot said happily, pulling away from the hug

They entered the mansion and made their way to the dining room, where they were already expected.

"Welcome, everyone," George greeted them.

"Good evening," they all said.

[Good evening, George.] Deborah signed.

"Come in, have a seat," George said.

As they sat, everyone remained silent while they were served their meal.

[Sir... please tell us what's going on.] Deborah asked. (Why did you call the four of us?]

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"Actually, I only wanted to talk to you, but I know they are your pillars of support in this new stage of your life," George said as he looked at Deborah's friends. "And what I'm about to tell you is complicated." [Elliot told me it's related to my mom.]

That's right, dear," George said, becoming slightly serious. "With this new step you've taken, I think it's time for you to start your vengeance."

[Vengeance?] Deborah was confused.

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"Yes, it's time to teach a lesson to all those who hurt you," a strange voice said, causing everyone to turn to the left to see a well-dressed man with red hair.

[Wait, you're... Deborah stood up, astonished as she looked at the man.

"You've grown so much, Debbie," the red-haired man said with a smile.