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All Chapters of Restore My Hearing and My Heart: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

I pushed away the plate of steak before me, refusing to play along with the act. Seeing me on my feet, my husband, Jackson Grant, immediately stood as well, asking me what had happened in sign language.I shook my head. "It's getting late. I'm thinking of turning in for the night."He insisted on following, but his best friends stopped him. "Quinn probably needs some rest. You know how fragile she can be. Why are you so eager to leave?""Yeah, dude. Cassidy is about to get here. It's been a whole day. Don't you miss her?"My daughter, Bonnie, joined in, tugging at his sleeve. "Daddy, I miss Ms. Lloyd already. Can we not leave with Mommy?"Panic bloomed across Jackson's face. Seeing there was no anomaly in my expression, he frowned and warned, "Don't say her name in front of Quinn.""Why not? Mommy can't hear anyway," Bonnie countered.Her words prompted me to pin Jackson back into his chair. "I can get home by myself just fine. You guys stay."I turned on my heel and walked out

Chapter 2

When my name came up, the smile on Jackson's face stiffened. His expression turned ice-cold. "Don't let this get back to Quinn."His friends didn't care at all. They simply burst into louder laughter. Bonnie chimed in loudly, "Don't worry, Daddy. Mommy won't find out. She's deaf, remember?"Their laughter echoed through the private room, but I stood outside the door, frozen. It wasn't until a waiter behind me gently tapped my shoulder that I snapped back."Excuse me, do you need any help?"Immediately, silence swept across the private room. Everyone turned to look at me, while Jackson looked panicked. He hurriedly dropped his arm from Cassidy's waist, his gaze flickering everywhere but my face.He started signing frantically, asking why I had returned and insisting that Cassidy was just an ex-junior from his alma mater.What he failed to realize was that her lipstick was smeared all over his lips. Even her hand was still firmly wrapped around his waist. The way she looked at me

Chapter 3

Had this been a few weeks ago, I would've lost control and responded to Jackson. But now, all I felt was disgust and nausea.Just a week ago, my hearing was finally restored. I came home, excited to share the news with him and Bonnie, only to hear his wild groans echoing from the guest bedroom.My whole body froze. I even questioned if I was imagining it.Before I could barge into that room, Bonnie, who had always looked down on me, came up with an excuse to get me to help with her homework. She pushed me aside, muttering, "I don't need you ruining Mommy Cassie's fun."That was when I realized just how much she wanted me, her mother, replaced. They all assumed I was still deaf and oblivious to their actions, but little did they know, I heard every single thing.That day, I applied for a teaching program in Seru Plateau and booked my flight ticket. Just like what Jackson and I had once promised each other—if one of us ever betrayed the other, the betrayed one would disappear.So,

Chapter 4

Bonnie lay snuggled in my arms, looking happier than I had seen her in a long time. In the end, Jackson bought three lucky charm bracelets and put them around our wrists.He said softly, "With these, our family will never be separated."I stayed silent. He took my hand and pressed it to his chest. "Quinn, do you feel it? My heart is filled with nothing but love for you. It'll always belong to you alone."Bonnie chimed in joyfully, "A family should always stay together! I'm so happy!"I looked at their hopeful faces, and the anger I had been forcing down nearly tore through my calm.They said they loved me, yet they teamed up to betray me. He was having a baby with another woman, yet he was promising me an eternity. What did I ever do to deserve being punished like this?Noticing my silence and darkened expression, Jackson dropped his smile and signed the same words he had just said aloud. For a moment, I had forgotten he didn't know I wasn't deaf anymore.I looked at him with a

Chapter 5

My heart skipped a beat. I glanced at the folder in his hand and knew it was the official document proving my placement for teaching in the Seru Plateau.He looked tense, but I remained calm as I slowly explained, "It's Lydia's. Her family wouldn't let her go, so she used my information to fill out the application. Now that it's approved, I just need to hand the document over to her."With that, I took the folder from his hand under his skeptical gaze. He finally exhaled in relief. Meanwhile, Bonnie grinned from the side. "Mommy, guess what we brought back for you!"I paused for a moment, then asked, "A chocolate cake… made by Daddy?"Her eyes widened in surprise. "How did you know?"How could I not know? Back when we were dating, Jackson always made me all kinds of desserts. He said it was so I would stay plump and happy. That way, no one could ever take me away from him.The desserts were always bitter and too rich, but because he made them, I devoured every bite with delight

Chapter 6

The next second, Cassidy stood on her tiptoes and kissed Jackson. He tried to push her away at first, struggling for a few moments, but soon gave in anyway.Bonnie, watching what was happening, quickly headed back into the house. Seeing she was coming, I stopped watching their little show.I cut myself a slice of cake and sat in the living room, pretending nothing had happened.She picked up a piece of candy, about to pop it into her mouth, then seemed to hesitate before asking me, "Mommy, can I have one?"Bonnie loved sweets, but her teeth weren't in great shape. Eating too much always made them ache, so I often kept an eye on her. Maybe this was one of the reasons she resented me.I nodded. "Go ahead. No one's going to stop you anymore."She looked at me with a brief, strange look, then happily munched away without thinking twice. Before long, Jackson walked in. Seeing Bonnie devouring candy, he looked somewhat puzzled."Hey, Quinn. There's been a lot going on at the company l

Chapter 7

Over time, this place felt more like a prison. According to Hansel, I was the only person in seven years who had voluntarily chosen to come here.When I heard that, I felt a sudden pang of guilt. I hadn't come purely to teach; I was just looking for a place far away from Jackson and Bonnie. When I followed Hansel to the school, I found the reality far harsher than I had imagined. The classroom blackboard was a massive stone fixed in place with wooden stakes. Nearby lay pieces of charcoal, used to write on the stone.The classroom itself was nothing more than a small, drafty wooden shack.A few raggedly dressed children sat on the ground, while an elderly teacher wobbled at the front. Even when he tried his hardest, he could only leave faint marks on the stone blackboard."Their parents are busy every day, so they can only leave their kids here to study during the daytime. Only in the evenings do they take them home," Hansel explained."I know some people choose to participate in

Chapter 8

In the days that followed, Zephyr and I managed to walk through every corner of this place. Occasionally, letters from old friends would arrive.They said that ever since I left, Jackson and Bonnie seemed to have lost their minds. Every day, they asked around for my whereabouts. They had even stormed government offices multiple times, but it hadn't led to anything. Jackson had even broken things off with Cassidy and terminated the baby she was carrying. In front of the whole city, he apologized to me, saying he shouldn't have cheated and taken my love for granted.Bonnie cried every day, saying she would never eat candy again and promising to always obey me. Almost instantly, the whole city's perception of them shifted.Jackson went from the aloof CEO to a scumbag, a complete jerk. Bonnie became a spoiled brat whom everyone despised. Even his company suffered, the stock price plummeting.Yet, he didn't care. He even bought up billboard space all over the city just to apologize to

Chapter 9

Life in the city was way more advanced than it was here. What more could I complain about?Before I could think too much about it, Zephyr's voice danced softly into my ears. "Don't worry, Ms. Miller. No matter what happens, I'll always protect you."When I looked at him, his gaze was even more determined. I couldn't help but smile and ruffle his hair. Maybe staying here was the right choice. At least the people here were sincere and not deceitful.…Just as I was teaching one day, two unexpected figures appeared before me."Mommy!""Quinn, you're really here!"I hadn't seen Jackson and Bonnie in so long, and I had never seen them this disheveled.He—who always carried himself like royalty, composed and graceful in all situations—now had hair long enough to cover his shoulders. His eyes were bloodshot, ringed with purplish dark circles. As for my daughter, who used to dress like a princess, she was now covered in mud, looking like a wild child.I had no intention of speaking

Chapter 10

"The one that your daddy cheated in? That so-called home that never belonged to me?" I questioned. "You keep saying you love me, but when you cheated on me, did I ever cross your mind? Did the promises we made mean anything?"I turned back to Bonnie. "And you—you helped him and sided with another woman. Did you ever think about me as your mother?"Under my relentless stare, Jackson and Bonnie were completely speechless. He shook his head over and over, tears welling in his eyes, while she was already crying her heart out.I felt no pity, only a growing sense of mockery.They did everything they weren't supposed to, only to backtrack with a pitiful act, demanding I forgive them. Could I openly cheat, say "I'm sorry", and expect all the hurt to go away?"No, it's not like that, Mommy! Daddy really loves you! I love you too! Can't you just forgive him this one time?"I shoved Bonnie's hand away. "Let go. Both of you disgust me! For the last time, you two are no longer in my life."

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