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.

That makes me elated! Since we’ve bumped into each other, how about grabbing a bite together? What do you say?” Sarah was as thrilled as if she had hit the jackpot when

at my place? You’ve helped me out and kept that

and her family’s lesser status, Shirley found Sarah infinitely preferable

over for dinner? That’s wonderful!”

out of those wet clothes first. Come on. I’ll help you change,” Sarah

for a ride. It would be a while before Gilbert arrived, and

Melinda, and Sarah were already gathered in the living room,

to hold Shirley’s hand, chatting and laughing, lighting up the room with her smiles. Jake, typically stern, relaxed in a

It would have been better if she had seen it earlier. Jake’s affection and Shirley’s fondness for Sarah were clear. Soon, Sarah would

approached to announce that dinner was served. Shirley, with a warm smile, invited

the sofa, Jake intercepted her. “Dinner’s ready.

and at his words, Sarah and Shirley paused their conversation to

us,” Sarah called out, her

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

an intruder in someone else’s home than a member of the household, Kallie couldn’t bring herself to join them. She shook her head and gestured to Jake that

Kallie turned and ascended the stairs. Jake stayed behind and didn’t follow her. Once Kallie reached her bedroom, she closed the door, cutting

Kallie to get along with Jake, but likely never foresaw such a day. Kallie pondered what advice Roderick would offer if he

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