All Chapters of I Talked Too Much, Until I Couldn't: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

When my husband, Marvin Brit, walked in, I was crying on the couch.He didn't ask what was wrong. He just quietly changed his shoes, walked over, and slid a lozenge into my mouth without a word.The sweetness spread across my tongue, but all I felt was pain.I used to struggle with severe logorrhea—pathological wordiness. Back then, Marvin felt so bad for me that he'd bring home a box of mint lozenges every single day."Hannah Moore."It was the first time Marvin had ever addressed me by my full name in that heavy tone. He used to just call me Hannah.The moment I tried to speak, the wound in my throat tore open. A sharp pain hit me.It was only then did I remember that I might never be able to speak again.I unlocked my phone and typed, "Marvin, some maniac on the street forced boiling water down my throat, leaving me with trauma and damaged vocal cords. I may never be able to speak again. Can you take on this case for me?"Marvin was a top lawyer. This was his specialty.Th

Chapter 2

The next afternoon, my best friend, Eliza Osborne, came with me to the hospital for my follow-up."Hannah, you're hurt this badly. Why isn't Marvin here with you?" Eliza asked. "He used to beat himself up for days whenever you got so much as a scratch."I pulled out my phone and typed, "He has someone more important to spend his time with."Last night, he had spent the entire night drinking with Lexie Becker. They stayed out at a pub lounge until morning."You must be devastated," Eliza said, her eyes full of pity.She had witnessed my entire relationship with Marvin. She knew exactly how deeply I loved him.Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks.I followed her gaze and noticed that Marvin was sitting at a roadside stall, eating street food with Lexie.Lexie was smiling while venting about some workplace gossip. Marvin listened intently as he looked at her with a gentle gaze.After we got married, I used to complain about weird coworkers too. But Marvin would always snap at me,

Chapter 3

"They said they had something come up at the firm and left," Eliza said. "Hannah, divorce him and move in with me."Just then, my phone buzzed with a message from Marvin. "I went too far earlier. Let's talk this out at home."After putting my phone away, I gave Eliza a tight smile and nodded.The follow-up went quickly. The doctor said, "You're recovering well. There's still a good chance you'll be able to speak again. The most important thing is not to let fear keep you quiet."Eliza suddenly burst into tears and threw her arms around me. "Hannah, what actually happened? You used to love talking so much."She was right. I used to love talking. It was the only time I truly felt alive. I had even built a career as a voice actress.I typed out the details of what had happened yesterday.Eliza gritted her teeth, then pulled up her phone and signed me up for a sign language course online."Don't worry, Hannah. I'll be right here with you until you get your voice back."When I got

Chapter 4

I packed my things and moved into the apartment Eliza had just rented.Just then, my phone vibrated. It was a message from Lexie. "Hannah, do you know what case Marvin is working on right now? I handed that lunatic's case to him. We're the defense, and Marvin has a flawless record. Do you think you still have a chance of winning?"My fingers dug into my palms as a sharp ache flared in my throat.I immediately opened my chat with Marvin. It was a solid wall of text messages on my side.I still wrote a long, rambling message and sent it to Marvin, almost as if I were punishing myself.I begged him not to take the case and leave our marriage with at least a shred of dignity. I even told him I was the victim, and all I wanted was justice.Marvin's name flashed on the screen as a video call came through. "Hannah, I'm at work right now. If you have something to say, just say it."I couldn't make a sound, so my fingers flew across the keyboard.But it felt like we were permanently tun

Chapter 5

By the end, Marvin's face was as pale as paper. His lips trembled slightly, and the rims of his eyes turned a stark red.I thought to myself, "Marvin, do you regret not reading my messages, even for a single second? If you had looked just once, we wouldn't have ended up in this humiliating theater."Having finished signing, I sat quietly in my seat.Then came the arguments.Marvin was entirely speechless. He just stood there, staring at me with bloodshot eyes.The judge reminded him several times, but it was as if he couldn't hear a thing—I was the only one in his world.Lexie discreetly pinched the back of his hand, but Marvin didn't seem to feel it. He just kept his eyes locked on me.The trial concluded with Marvin completely checked out.I became the first person ever to win a case against him.The legendary, undefeated Marvin faced a professional suspension and massive malpractice damages from his client.The moment court adjourned, Eliza took my hand and walked briskly

Chapter 6

I used to believe that after my parents passed away, I had found another person who loved me just as deeply.Marvin had felt like family.He knew my feet got cold in the winter, so he would warm them up for me.He knew I hated fatty meat, so he would pick out all the lean pieces from his plate and give them to me, eating the fat himself.He knew my biggest fear was being ignored, so he would leave a video call running even while we slept.For a long time, I actually believed I was loved.Marvin choked out, "I'm sorry… I don't even know what happened. After we got married, life just started feeling so incredibly monotonous. I grew tired of your voice, Hannah. I just wanted some quiet."I began to sign. "Well, your world is quiet now."Eliza translated the words for him.Marvin gripped my hands tightly. "No… Hannah, please. I want to hear your voice again. Let me get you treatment, okay? I don't care how much it costs. If we can't find a cure here, we'll go abroad. There's still

Chapter 7

The next day, Marvin came to me again and tried to shove another 200 dollars into my hands.I refused to take it. "Marvin, I don't need your guilt. You don't have to give me money anymore. Let's just go our separate ways."Marvin caught my hands, stopping me mid-sign. "Hannah, it's not guilt. I feel bad for you. I love you. How could I ever bear to watch you live in silence for the rest of your life?"I still want to hear you sing to me and read stories to me. Besides, do you really intend to just walk away from voice acting forever?"I shook my head, wrenched my hands free from his grip, and signed back. "Marvin, I do want my voice back, but I don't want to see you ever again. And I certainly don't want to speak to you."Marvin stared at me, his face twisted in agony. "Hannah, do you really have to be this cruel to me?""I'm not being cruel. I'm giving you what you wanted. You said it yourself that you preferred a quiet world." I signed."That was just the anger talking! Please

Chapter 8

It had to be Marvin.I was surprised he had even managed to track us down, but honestly, I didn't care as long as he stayed out of my life.When I carried the cake inside, Eliza looked stunned. "Looks like your charm is as strong as ever. You're already receiving gifts!""It's not from anyone at work. It's from someone you know." I signed.The smile froze on Eliza's face. "Does it even taste good? How about I just bake you a cake from scratch? Let's throw this one out."I shook my head. "Eliza, if someone bought us a free cake, we might as well eat it. It saves us money."Eliza burst out laughing. "I was just worried you hadn't moved on yet. We aren't struggling, but we do need to save up so I can get your throat treated.""Exactly. So let's eat. Trust me. I moved on a long time ago.""In that case, happy birthday, Hannah. May the rest of your life be completely stress-free."Eliza popped a forkful of cake into my mouth.The flavor melted across my taste buds. It was incredib

Chapter 9

Marvin had actually come all the way from Jarethia to Sunspire just to find work.He had changed so much. There was a heavy, weathered look to his face now.In just the few days since I'd last seen him, his jaw was covered in dark stubble, his eyes were deeply sunken, and his uniform was a wrinkled mess. He looked easily ten years older.Eliza glanced at me, but I remained silent and kept sipping my drink."Do you want to order anything else?" she asked."This is enough," I replied.Marvin's eyes flew wide open. Overwhelmed with emotion, he gasped, "Hannah, you can talk? You can finally talk again!"He looked happier about my voice returning than if he had just won the lottery.But I didn't even look at him, let alone give him a reply."Hannah?"Still, I ignored him."Hannah, are you still angry with me? I really know I messed up. Please, just forgive me. I miss hearing your voice so much. It's the only way I can ever sleep peacefully at night."I set my cutlery down and be

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