Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 87:

“Jake, come on. It’s Shirley’s birthday. Please don’t argue with her. We don’t want to upset her…” Melinda interjected, noticing the tension escalating and Shirley’s expression souring.

“But she started it,” Jake retorted, his resolve unwavering. “She’s done something terribly wrong, yet she can’t allow others to point it out.”

Melinda was at a loss for words, Jake’s sharp reply leaving her overwhelmed. She glanced toward Dean, silently pleading for him to step in.

To Melinda’s surprise, Dean turned to Shirley with a look of disbelief. “Mom, is that true? Did you really treat Kallie that way? Have you ever been like this to Melinda? You used to have such a good temper. Is something bothering you?”

“I haven’t done anything wrong! I’ve always treated Melinda well!” Shirley responded, visibly angered, her voice rising with each word.

The room teetered on the edge of chaos. Kallie, silent at the heart of the storm, had not anticipated Jake’s bold defense, nor had she expected him to demand an apology from Shirley.

But now, none of it seemed to matter. She longed for a divorce, to start a life free from these conflicts. She had already suffered through so much pain. Even if Shirley apologized and got down on her knees to scrub the floor as she had, it wouldn’t make a difference.

Thus, Kallie gently pulled at Jake’s sleeve, her eyes conveying a clear message that she didn’t require an apology.

Shirley caught the gesture and understood Kallie’s message.

Kallie didn’t display grievance or forgiveness. Rather, she exuded pity. She appeared superior to Shirley, completely indifferent to the situation.

of anger within Shirley. Yet, despite her fuming, she knew Jake would not support her. He had

acting instincts kicked in, Shirley said, “It

took her hand. “I just wanted the best for Jake. I was worried you wouldn’t be able to look after him properly, so I tried to show you how to care for someone

expression remained neutral. Shirley’s apologies sounded like mere excuses for

dwelling on the past. Jake had done enough for her, especially in front

a smile at

me, Kallie?” Shirley asked, seeking

didn’t nod. Forgiveness was beyond

while “accidentally” walking past. When Kallie cried out in pain, Shirley twisted the truth, claiming Kallie had cursed her and commanded the maid

witnessed such cruelty. She

have you forgiven me?” Shirley repeated her question,

grasped Kallie’s hand, yet Kallie remained motionless. She neither nodded

stepping in

know I was wrong. I’ve apologized to Kallie,

just go eat,” Jake interrupted, shutting down Shirley’s attempts without pressuring Kallie

the dining room, his expression stern, with Kallie

let’s eat,” Dean chimed in, sensing the tension. He motioned for Melinda to help Shirley, as they all moved toward

watching their retreat,

buzzed with arriving guests. Despite her dismay,