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.

grabbing a bite together? What do you say?” Sarah was as thrilled as if she had hit the jackpot when she learned Shirley remembered

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

lesser

wonderful!” Sarah exclaimed, her

clothes first. Come on. I’ll help you change,” Sarah said, easing

It would be a while before Gilbert arrived, and

reached home, Shirley, Melinda, and Sarah were already gathered in the living room, and Jake had returned

with her smiles. Jake, typically stern, relaxed in

better if she had seen it earlier. Jake’s affection

dinner was served. Shirley, with a

passing by the sofa,

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

with us,” Sarah called out, her

starve,” Shirley remarked with a frown, her voice tinged

to join them. She shook her head and gestured to Jake that she had no appetite and preferred to rest for a

reached her bedroom, she closed the door, cutting off the

along with Jake, but likely never foresaw such a day. Kallie pondered what advice Roderick would offer if he were still alive. Would he suggest persevering, or

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