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.

fuming, she knew Jake would not support her. He had sided with Kallie, leaving

her tears down as her acting instincts

was worried you wouldn’t be able to look after him properly, so I tried to show you how to care for someone and how to manage a household. I

neutral. Shirley’s apologies sounded like mere

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

a

me, Kallie?” Shirley asked, seeking some form

didn’t nod. Forgiveness was beyond her

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

how Roderick would react if he witnessed such

you forgiven me?” Shirley repeated her

remained motionless. She neither nodded nor shook her

Jake finally said, stepping

was wrong. I’ve apologized to Kallie, but she…” Shirley still tried to

interrupted, shutting down Shirley’s attempts without pressuring

led the way to the dining room, his expression stern, with Kallie close beside

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

remained still, watching their retreat, her nails

afternoon, the house buzzed with arriving guests. Despite her dismay, Shirley forced a cheerful facade. Positioned in the living room,