Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 24:

“Hey, I could smell something foul from a mile off. Looks like it was just a couple of piles of garbage!” Sarah’s friend had a razor-sharp tongue and a cruel nature. She pinched her nose, shot Kallie and Linsey a scornful glance, and rolled her eyes dramatically.

“People who bark are one thing, but talking dogs? Now, that’s new to me,” Linsey snapped instantly. “This is a club, not a park for dogs to wander in. Hey, manager! Are you really allowing these lowlifes as members?”

“Who are you calling lowlifes?” Sarah’s friend exploded in anger.

Linsey stood her ground, undeterred. “I’m obviously referring to you. Can’t you grasp simple things? You’re really stupid, aren’t you?”

The club manager hurried over at once. These exclusive clubs with membership requirements typically welcomed only the elite. The Brooks family was well-known locally, so the manager recognized Linsey immediately. “Apologies, Miss Brooks, for any inconvenience,” he said, trying to soothe Linsey’s irritation.

Linsey yanked out her gold membership card and flung it at the manager. “I brought my friend here for a spa day. Where’s your best natural hot spring massage pool? Book it for us, now!”

“I’d like that one too,” Sarah interjected suddenly.

“Um, miss…” The manager, not recognizing Sarah and seeing her conflict with the valued guest Linsey, began to apologize, “You haven’t booked ahead…”

“And neither has she, right?” Sarah retorted, pulling a gold membership card from her purse.

“I apologize. I don’t recognize this card. May I know who it belongs

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said with

the Brooks family, the manager’s demeanor shifted noticeably. “Ah, you’re a friend of Mr.

Linsey

the manager said, his face clouded with worry. He knew that

it really Jake’s card she’s using?” Linsey challenged, eyeing Sarah skeptically. “What if she stole it

hesitated, influenced by Linsey’s

sneer, not waiting for the manager’s response. She pulled out her phone. “Fine, I’ll call Jake right now and have him come here. Then we’ll see how

Meanwhile, Linsey, unbothered, guided Kallie to sit beside her. It was Kallie who seemed anxious, tugging at Linsey’s arm and preferring not to have

“When

not unfounded. Over the recent days Kallie spent in the hospital, Jake had

Linsey’s opinion of Jake improved. She continued to hold out

about Jake’s acts of kindness, unconvinced that they signified any real desire to reconcile. She shook her head dismissively, typing down her thoughts on her phone. “He won’t hold Sarah accountable. Remember the slander incident? Sarah came out of that just

had likely played a role in that incident, though no concrete evidence ever surfaced. Despite

Kallie had little faith that Jake would defend her once he showed up. Reading Kallie’s phone screen, Linsey’s face fell. She rose, pulling Kallie to leave with her, but