Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 56:

Kallie bowed her head, submitting to the moment in silence. She couldn’t bring herself to explain to Shirley that she had already broached the subject of divorce with Jake, only to be met with his adamant refusal. Kallie knew that even if she had disclosed this, Shirley wouldn’t believe her.

“Do you get it? Please, just nod if you do! Seriously, look at you! Completely useless! How does the Reeves family even cope with a daughter-in-law like you?” Throughout the elevator’s descent, Shirley kept up her relentless critique of Kallie, her tone harsh and unforgiving.

But as soon as the doors opened, Shirley abruptly shifted gears. She smoothed her expression into a controlled, polite smile and greeted the employees in the lobby with a rehearsed charm, embodying the poised matriarch perfectly as she walked out of the company with Kallie.

“Kallie?” Just as they stepped outside, a voice reached Kallie from nearby. She glanced over to see Brent, dressed sharply in a business suit and carrying a briefcase, approaching them.

Kallie quickly waved and flashed a smile, grateful for the interruption. She had informed Hayden about her scheduling conflicts but hadn’t yet communicated to Brent that she couldn’t take on the advisor role for his company.

“Brent!” Shirley’s demeanor transformed, her face brightening with genuine enthusiasm upon spotting Brent.

The tales you love are at gⱯlnσν?ℓs․cøm

his family’s business

shared a few cordial exchanges with Shirley. “You’re working nearby? If you’re finished,

Jake’s cousin, had been the subject of Shirley’s matchmaking attempts

Brent politely declined the invitation to dine together and then shifted his attention

her surprise evident. She directed

restoring artifacts, so my family is interested in bringing her on board as an

she possibly—” Shirley began, instinctively poised to

Brent cut her off before she could continue. “Kallie has already proven her capabilities to my grandfather.

surprise and reevaluation. Jerome, Brent’s grandfather, was a well-respected figure in their circles and had shared a good relationship with Roderick. Shirley not only respected him but also feared his influence. This forced her to bite back any dismissive remarks she might have made about Kallie

matters to handle right now, so I might not be able to commit to the consulting role.” Kallie carefully avoided mentioning Jake’s illness, aware of the potential repercussions on the Reeves Group’s public image if such news

while visibly disappointed by her response, didn’t press the issue further. After

response was typed down on her phone. “I’m not

Jake might grow weary of the arrangement by tomorrow and ask her to stop coming. Alternatively, as the secretaries had hinted, Sarah might stir

for you,” Brent stated resolutely. “That’s also my grandpa’s wish. Take care of your priorities first, and reach out to us when

the recognition of her skills, but a sense of foreboding crept in, knowing Shirley was now aware of the offer. “I’ll take off now. I have commitments this