Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 4:

Sarah’s eyes shimmered with discontent. Why had Kallie been Jake’s wife for so long when she never deserved that title? Why? It was unacceptable to her.

Yet, Sarah’s tone dripped with saccharine falsity. “Of course, she’s the esteemed Mrs. Reeves, and I am merely the scorned mistress, deserving of all the hatred and condemnation.”

Jake tousled her hair lightly. “That’s absurd.”

“Is it, though? I was with you first, your true girlfriend. Now, rumors swirl that you betrayed her for me, painting me as some disgusting mistress.” Sarah’s tone grew gentler, tinged with vulnerability. “With all the heartache I’ve endured, shouldn’t I be compensated?”

Jake chuckled, reclining in the backseat, leisurely unfastening his shirt. “Alright, what is it that you want? Just tell me.”

Sarah gauged his expression carefully before timidly voicing her desire, “I’ve had my eye on the latest Mercedes coupe. It’s not even available here yet, but I’m really keen on it.”

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Jake’s expression remained unchanged. “Then go ahead and buy it.”

maybe a Hermes Birkin bag. It’s not exactly a fortune, but the prerequisite spending to acquire one seems excessive.

go for them. Not just one, get the whole new line if you wish,” Jake replied, his voice carrying a

kiss on his cheek.

nothing. His voice remained even. “Next week’s your birthday.

Then why have you been dodging me? As your punishment, you’re banned from going home next week or seeing your wife. You have to spend the entire week with

response about having kids in the car, Jake felt a vague discomfort in his chest. So, in a huff, he agreed to Sarah’s request without missing a

Sarah lunged for

any accidental bumps against the car roof. In the midst of this,

Jake’s car from a bookstore not far away, standing by a towering window. Whether by chance or intent, the car hadn’t moved, and the window remained open. From her spot, she could see into the vehicle. Sarah was now practically in Jake’s lap,

probably quite happy. After all, he was in the company of the person he

eyes and quietly traced their way down

of

colleague, Linsey Brooks, followed her sorrowful gaze and

ridiculous. You may not be able to speak, but when it comes to

Kallie regarded Linsey as more than just a

shifted her gaze away and offered Linsey a thankful look, signaling with her hands that she was fine and expressing her gratitude for Linsey’s words