Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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 remember me? 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 she

How about having dinner at my place? You’ve helped me out and kept that woman from bothering me!”

her family’s lesser status, Shirley

dinner? That’s wonderful!” Sarah exclaimed, her voice brimming with

change,” Sarah said,

a ride. It would be a while before Gilbert arrived, and Shirley and the others were quick to

Sarah were already

laughing, lighting up the room with her

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

approached to announce that dinner was served. Shirley, with a warm smile, invited Sarah to join them, inadvertently excluding Melinda. Kallie

stairs, passing by the sofa, Jake intercepted her. “Dinner’s ready. Aren’t you hungry?” he

Sarah and Shirley paused their conversation to look in her

dinner with us,” Sarah called out, her tone gentle, sounding

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

a member of the household, Kallie couldn’t bring herself to join them. She shook her head and gestured to Jake that she had no appetite and preferred to rest

follow her. Once Kallie reached her bedroom, she closed the door, cutting off the sound of Shirley’s loud voice. Leaning

his passing, had encouraged Kallie to get along with Jake, but likely never foresaw such a day. Kallie pondered what advice