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.

paid her any heed, as she appeared to lack any potential worth his time.

had surrendered to despair. If she had resigned herself to her misfortunes without

typed resolutely, “Sorry, I really can’t help you. Don’t bother lying to convince

may have blundered, but you shouldn’t corner her! Things could change!

unfazed. She kept herself detached from the Hayes

I know you don’t take

money was a secret known only to Jake himself, not even to Shirley. Now that Leah was aware, it seemed obvious that Jake had shared this with Sarah, who must have informed Stella.

hardened. She abandoned typing and instead showed her refusal to

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

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

but Leah seized Kallie’s arm, her expression growing

me! Just speak with Jerome! Even if he doesn’t care, at least I’ve tried! How can you be so indifferent?

was desperate to clear up the misunderstanding, but

just to appease

doors slid open, and Brent was on the verge of stepping in when he caught sight of the tense

anger palpable. “What the hell

a semblance of regret, but Brent was far from

situation. Swiftly, he whipped out his phone and dialed

Leah attempted to interject, but Brent seized her arm, pulling her forcibly out