Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 116:

Two onlookers observed the exchange between Hayden and Kallie from afar. Rachel’s face betrayed complex emotions—annoyance mingled with hints of reluctance and distress.

Just then, Sarah approached and gently patted Rachel’s shoulder, her voice soft and soothing. “Kallie is quite the schemer, isn’t she? She excels at deception. Everyone who interacts with her seems to fall for her tricks. No matter the situation, if it involves her, she somehow remains the blameless one.”

As Sarah spoke, tears began to trickle down her cheeks. “Look at this scar on my face. It’s permanent. But what choice do I have? She forced my parents to give in by threatening to harm herself, and she wouldn’t leave Jake alone. They had to shield her, act as though nothing was wrong.”

Rachel’s anger flared upon hearing this. “I knew she was manipulative, but I never imagined she could go to such extremes.”

A sly smile flickered across Sarah’s face, quickly hidden. “There’s nothing we could do. She plays the mute, the victim. In this world, it often seems the most pitiful garner the most sympathy.”

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Rachel glanced at Sarah. “Don’t worry, I won’t let her get away with this. I have no patience for women like her.”

Sarah’s words continued to stoke Rachel’s anger.

“I remember you once wanted to learn from Hayden. I couldn’t fathom why he turned you down until I found out later that it was all Kallie’s doing. She…”

Sarah was in the middle of speaking when Rachel cut her off, her frown betraying a hint of irritation.

“Enough,” Rachel said firmly. “This issue is mine alone. Even if that woman crossed a line, I can’t put all the blame on her.”

laugh in response. “Right, you’ve got a

not shy about casting judgment on Kallie. Hearing the whispers, Kallie reminded herself of her reason for attending this party and

turned out to be such an ordeal for you. We’ll have the full

down on her phone. “Thank you for standing by me. Aren’t you worried, though? What if

I believed you were capable of causing trouble, I wouldn’t have invited you. Rumors have a way of spreading like wildfire. People often accept them without a second thought. As for Vernon, once this

not rush things. I came here today to clarify a few things.

her gaze toward Sarah, Kallie’s eyes were frosty. Sarah, sensing the intensity of Kallie’s stare, met her gaze at that exact moment. Unfazed, Sarah returned

of reacting with anger, Kallie offered

was not particularly close

brief look, made no fuss, and waved for a servant to take it away, showing a disinterest that bordered on

a small smile played across Sarah’s

Sarah’s voice stopped her in her tracks.

and turned

“It’s nothing serious, but I just

remember you mentioned

that’s right. But how is that relevant

vintage store, I came across two dresses. They were meticulously crafted, and I could tell they held some

her face a mix of shock and disbelief. “Are you sure? Could there have been some

head firmly. “No mistake. I recognized their beauty immediately and even snapped a couple

pulled out her phone, eager to show Rachel the

of her. The memory of her late mother was a

shaky voice, Rachel asked, “You mentioned