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

“You always have someone else handle your tasks. Do

about?”

ᗰσ𝓇𝑒 υ𝐩𝓭𝑎𝓉𝑒𝓈 ι𝐧 ɢ𝒶𝐥𝓷𝑜𝐯𝑒𝓁𝓈.𝒸𝑜𝓂

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

If you’re struggling to find help, I can have some of my company’s staff assist,” Jake suggested, his

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

to confront Shirley. “Why are you dragging me away? Isn’t someone already assisting you? Are you feeling ill? You need two

exclaimed, glaring at Jake, her frustration with his stubbornness

Jake, her surprise evident. He had shown no regard for Sarah’s feelings. Why

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, Jake intervened, sparing her

Kallie followed Jake into the

Dean greeted Jake, alongside his wife,

visited home. Kallie had only encountered him during family gatherings like Shirley’s

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

however, took

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

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

always known about your capabilities. I thought

even Shirley