Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 85:

Shirley’s birthday soon arrived.

For the first time, Kallie crossed the threshold of the Reeves’ grand mansion not as a servant but as a guest.

Accompanied by Jake, Kallie couldn’t shake off a sense of unease. She was clad in a sky-blue gown chosen by Jake, who had selected a tie of the same shade for himself. Their matching outfits made it clear they were a couple.

As they stepped into the mansion, Jake gripped Kallie’s hand, her previous familiarity with the place now tinged with an unsettling unfamiliarity.

“Jake’s here!” Shirley’s voice echoed through the foyer, followed by another voice that caused Kallie to stiffen. It was Sarah.

“Jake, you’ve made it,” Sarah said gently, her arm linked with Shirley’s, both of them seeming exceptionally chummy. Sarah’s pink dress was a deliberate match to Shirley’s vibrant red one, a detail that delighted Shirley. However, Shirley’s smile faded the moment her eyes landed on Kallie.

Managing a forced smile, Kallie offered her greetings.

“Jake, you wouldn’t believe how helpful Sarah has been lately. She’s incredibly efficient and intelligent!” Shirley lavished praise on Sarah, blatantly ignoring Kallie as though she didn’t exist.

“From making lists to organizing purchases, she’s even outshone the top corporate accountants!” Shirley added, her admiration for Sarah evident in her tone.

Kallie listened, her head bowed, engulfed by a mix of sadness and numbness. Shirley had summoned Sarah for ordinary tasks, yet when Shirley called upon her, it was always in the manner of a servant.

handle these chores?”

echoing Shirley’s commendations for Sarah, Jake questioned, “You always have someone else handle your

about?” Shirley’s face reddened

ᗰσ𝓇𝑒 υ𝐩𝓭𝑎𝓉𝑒𝓈 ι𝐧 ɢ𝒶𝐥𝓷𝑜𝐯𝑒𝓁𝓈.𝒸𝑜𝓂

to interject, “It’s fine, Jake. I’m just

hiring someone for these chores. If you’re struggling to find help, I can

her attempt to praise Sarah had backfired. She coughed awkwardly and tugged Jake inside,

are you dragging me away? Isn’t someone already assisting you? Are you feeling ill? You

crazy!” Shirley exclaimed, glaring at Jake,

He had shown no regard for Sarah’s feelings. Why was

had assumed Sarah’s arrival signaled her acceptance into the Reeves family, suggesting an imminent engagement to Jake. The moment Kallie laid eyes on Sarah, she felt like a pawn in Sarah’s game of humiliation. Why, then, would Jake have insisted on her presence? Yet,

stunned, Kallie followed Jake into the

been a while,” Dean greeted

the family’s international business for years and seldom visited home. Kallie had only encountered him during family gatherings like Shirley’s birthday or other

for five years, her interactions with Dean were minimal. Her relationship with Melinda was equally distant. They barely talked, making

however, took

Jake, Dean addressed Kallie, “Kallie, you’ve been making waves recently!

chimed in with a sneer, “Absolutely!

genuine respect, “I’ve always known about your capabilities. I

turned awkward, and even Shirley looked at Dean