Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 60

Chapter 60:

“She clumsily spilled juice all over me!” Shirley exclaimed, clearly upset.

“I’m sorry! Let me help you clean it up, okay? I’m really, really sorry!” Cicely hurriedly apologized, bowing deeply to Shirley, her demeanor meek.

Shirley continued to chastise Cicely a few more times to release her frustration before she finally let Cicely go.

Kallie observed the situation from a distance, struck by how oddly flawless the timing seemed. Sarah arrived promptly, coincidentally familiar with the woman who had caused the spill. It was almost too perfect. In such a vast mall, this woman had just happened to walk by the store’s entrance and collided with Shirley. It seemed almost orchestrated.

“Hello, I’m Sarah. Perhaps you’ve heard of me?” Sarah approached Shirley with a respectful and composed air.

“Yes, I remember you from when you were little…” Shirley hesitated, taking in Sarah’s expression.

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Sarah’s reputation as a shameless mistress was no secret among their social circles, and Shirley, being Jake’s mother, was certainly aware of it.

Shirley harbored disdain for Sarah, wishing instead for Jake to leave his current wife, Kallie, for a woman of stature and pedigree. Yet, encountering Sarah here today, Shirley found her initial impression surprisingly positive.

you say?” Sarah

helped me out and kept that woman from bothering me!” Shirley proposed, shooting Kallie a sharp

reputation and her family’s lesser status, Shirley found

really come over for dinner? That’s wonderful!” Sarah exclaimed, her voice brimming with

those wet clothes first. Come on. I’ll help you change,” Sarah said, easing Melinda aside as she

keep her there, Kallie texted Gilbert for a ride. It would be a while before Gilbert

Kallie reached home, Shirley, Melinda, and Sarah were already gathered

room with her smiles. Jake, typically stern, relaxed in a single chair nearby, his demeanor

would have been better if she had seen it earlier. Jake’s affection and Shirley’s fondness for Sarah were clear. Soon, Sarah would bear Jake a healthy heir, solidifying their

The butler approached to announce that dinner was served. Shirley, with a

walked toward the stairs, passing by the sofa, Jake

Shirley paused their conversation to look

have dinner with us,” Sarah called out, her tone

adult. She won’t let herself starve,” Shirley remarked with a frown, her voice

Kallie couldn’t bring herself to join them.

behind and didn’t follow her. Once Kallie reached her bedroom, she closed the door, cutting off the sound of Shirley’s loud voice. Leaning against the door,

likely never foresaw such a day. Kallie pondered what advice Roderick would offer if he were still alive. Would he suggest persevering, or would he think it best to part

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