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?”

for Sarah, Jake questioned, “You always have someone else handle your tasks. Do you pay

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

ᗰσ𝓇𝑒 υ𝐩𝓭𝑎𝓉𝑒𝓈 ι𝐧 ɢ𝒶𝐥𝓷𝑜𝐯𝑒𝓁𝓈.𝒸𝑜𝓂

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

help, I can have some of my company’s staff assist,” Jake suggested,

realizing her attempt to praise Sarah had backfired. She coughed awkwardly and tugged Jake inside, hoping to steer him toward

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

glaring at Jake, her

evident. He had shown no

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

Kallie followed Jake into

Dean greeted Jake,

visited home. Kallie had only encountered

family for five years, her interactions with Dean were minimal. Her relationship with

took

Kallie, “Kallie, you’ve been

chimed in with a sneer, “Absolutely! Embarrassing yourself wherever you go! Do you think you’re

belittle Kallie. Ignoring Melinda’s jab, he continued with genuine respect, “I’ve always known about your capabilities. I thought you might have lost your edge, but

awkward, and even