Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 84:

“I accept your apology and forgive you.” Kallie typed into her phone and played the message aloud for Leah.

Although forgiveness was Kallie’s to offer, the decision to punish Stella was entirely Jerome’s, and Kallie had no sway over Stella’s consequences. Yet, Leah clearly sought more than just forgiveness. She brightened at Kallie’s swift response. “Thank you, Kallie! You’re truly wonderful! Could you possibly help me with another matter?”

As Leah’s eagerness grew, Kallie instinctively took a step back, anticipating yet another plea.

Leah clasped Kallie’s hand, her voice thick with desperation, “Could you put in a good word for me with Jerome? Even if you don’t speak for Stella, just say something nice about me. Please?”

At Kallie’s reaction, Leah hastily added, “The Hayes family member married to my mom’s aunt is Stella’s father’s cousin. If Stella falls from grace, I’ll lose my footing within the Hayes family. You, having been adopted by the Reeves family, surely understand the value of family support, don’t you? I really need this. Imagine how lost I’d be if they cast me out along with Stella!”

Leah’s plea tugged at Kallie’s heartstrings, but it conflicted with her principles. Kallie had become a Reeves not by choice but because tragedy had claimed her family. If given the choice, she would forsake wealth and status in a heartbeat for a moment with her loved ones.

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Kallie shook her head, dismissing Leah’s plea with another message. “I can’t do that. Jerome wouldn’t approve.”

“But he’s fond of you! You don’t understand how strict he is with the younger ones. He doesn’t warm up to any of the kids, no matter who they are! It’s actually quite rare for him to take a liking to someone like you!”

Kallie was well aware of Jerome’s peculiarities. The first time she had accompanied Jake to the Hayes family home, Jerome had called her Mrs. Reeves, clearly not recognizing her.

Despite instructions that Jerome was to look after her, he barely paid her any heed, as she appeared to lack

to despair. If she had resigned herself to her misfortunes without seeking help, nobody could have rescued her. Jerome’s fondness for her

I really can’t help you. Don’t bother

was a mix of frustration and desperation after being turned down. “Stella may have blundered, but you shouldn’t corner her! Things could change! Just because Jerome favors you now doesn’t mean it will last forever! What

kept herself detached from the Hayes family’s internal conflicts, concentrating solely on her

know you don’t take Jake’s

Shirley. Now that Leah was aware, it seemed obvious that Jake had shared this with Sarah, who must have informed Stella. Their private affairs had become fodder

and instead showed her refusal to Leah using sign language, her eyes briefly flicking

its ascent, unnervingly unhalted, which was peculiar since it should not have taken

inspection, Kallie realized her oversight. She had not pressed the button for her floor. The elevator was ascending because

to press her floor button, but Leah

me! Just speak with Jerome! Even if he doesn’t care, at least I’ve tried! How can you be so indifferent? You owe your success to the Reeves family, and yet you

was desperate to clear up the misunderstanding,

options, considering whether to acquiesce just

slid open, and Brent was on the verge of

hell are you doing? Let go of her right

a semblance of regret, but Brent was far from

phone and dialed security. “Cancel Leah’s access to the

Brent seized her arm,