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.

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heir, commanded respect due to his family’s business stature, which rivaled

Shirley. “You’re working nearby? If you’re finished, why don’t we go out for a meal? Hannah will join

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

politely declined the invitation to dine together and then shifted his attention to Kallie. “Have you made up your mind

this about?” Shirley interjected, her surprise evident.

has a rare talent for restoring artifacts, so my family is interested in bringing her

How could she possibly—” Shirley began, instinctively

continue. “Kallie has already proven her capabilities to my grandfather. He’s very keen on having her as an

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

her phone. “I have some personal 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 were

visibly disappointed by her response, didn’t press the issue further. After pondering for a moment, Brent asked, “When do you think you’ll be

her head, her expression uncertain. Her response

how long she’d continue delivering meals for him. There was a chance Jake might grow weary of the arrangement

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

a mix of surprise and gratitude at the recognition of her skills, but a sense of foreboding crept in, knowing Shirley was now aware of the offer. “I’ll take