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.

housekeeper handle these chores?” Jake

questioned, “You always have

What are you talking about?” Shirley’s face reddened

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“It’s fine, Jake.

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

enough!” Shirley snapped, realizing her attempt to praise Sarah had backfired. She coughed awkwardly and tugged Jake inside, hoping to steer him

away? Isn’t someone already assisting you? Are you feeling ill? You need two people to hold you

crazy!” Shirley exclaimed, glaring at Jake,

Jake, her surprise evident. He had shown no regard for

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

followed Jake into

Dean

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

with Dean were minimal. Her

however, took a

“Kallie, you’ve been making waves recently! Your name even

a sneer, “Absolutely! Embarrassing yourself wherever

genuine respect, “I’ve always known about your capabilities. I thought you might have lost

awkward, and even Shirley looked at Dean in