Chapter 209

Vince's smile faded as he strode over. "Sallie, why can't she come?"

Sallie shot him a sharp, icy glare. "Don't tell me you don't know she can't speak."

Vince's expression darkened. So what if Jessica was mute? It never made him think less of her-in fact, he admired her all the more for it.

A woman who couldn't utter a word, yet created paper cuttings so intricate and lifelike, clearly worked harder than most people ever would. He respected her deeply.

"Is it her fault she can't speak? Do you think she wanted this? Sallie, you've always been arrogant and overbearing, but even so, Jessica is your twin brother's wife. How can you talk about her like that?"

Vince was known for being smooth with people, but he never indulged Sallie's spoiled temper. That's why, ever since they were kids, every meeting between them ended in bickering.

Sallie let out a cold laugh, refusing to waste any more time arguing with him.

Timothy had married a mute woman, it would be a stain on his reputation. Her gaze was mocking as she looked Jessica up and down. "You've

was edged with anger. "No wonder she wants a divorce. Is

She is mute-am I wrong about

She'd

Timothy. And please stop pestering me. I'm not going

to keep sacrificing her life for anyone

paper cuttings. Vince was willing

Sallie for

on

determined to attend the

was fuming. "You're not going home? Do you want everyone to know you're

another line: "I'm divorcing him. Don't worry-I won't

at its end. "Fine, you're really not

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