Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 120:

Kallie sought out Rachel, greeting her with a soft, reassuring smile. She had chosen a gentle female voice to articulate her messages with the text-to-speech function. “Thank you, Rachel. I really didn’t expect you to speak up for me like that.”

At this, Rachel snapped out of her lingering distress and became somewhat awkward, realizing she had jumped to conclusions without bothering to learn the truth.

Rachel turned away slightly, stating, “I wasn’t really defending you, to be honest. I was just trying to be fair. Also, I realized I got the wrong idea about you today, and for that, I owe you an apology. But let’s be clear, that doesn’t mean we’re friends now.”

Undeterred, Kallie’s smile only widened. After a brief pause, she typed thoughtfully, “I assure you, your mother’s clothes are safe with me. As someone who restores antiques for a living, I promise I can return them to you just as they were. Or, if you’d prefer, I can even refresh them with a new twist.”

Rachel’s demeanor softened, her eyes reflecting a mix of anticipation and nostalgia. She gently shook her head. “Actually, the condition of my mother’s clothes isn’t my concern. What matters is that they still carry the scent of my mom. As long as I look at them, I see her in them, just as she was.”

As Rachel’s words trailed off, tinged with sorrow, Kallie felt a pang of empathy. She struggled to find the right words, wishing only to convey her understanding and support. After a brief pause, she finally finished choosing the right words. “Your mom must have been kind and wonderful, which clearly reflects in how nice you are.”

“Am I nice?” Rachel gave Kallie a look of disbelief.

“You’re the first person who has ever said that. I guess Sarah was right about you being sweet-talking, even if it doesn’t come naturally to you. You don’t need to flatter me. I’m not easily deceived.”

Kallie simply shook her head, her smile unwavering. She quickly typed down her reply. “No, I mean it sincerely. I think you’re an incredible person, and you’re dedicated to your friends. It’s not just me. Hayden mentioned the same thing.”

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“Hayden?” A trace of anxiety crept into Rachel’s voice. “What else did he say?”

Kallie’s brow furrowed as she recalled, “He also said you’re a talented kid, especially skilled at restoring antiques. It’s just a shame you lack focus, but if you can train yourself, you’d make an excellent apprentice for him.”

welled up

generations, had never been wealthy. Instead, they had built a legacy of

an inability

met anyone as gentle as her mother, like a calming body of water. Tragically, Rachel’s mother died when Rachel was just a child, leaving her with only

she grew increasingly introverted, surrounding herself

at first, most secretly ridiculed her, branding her as pretentious and haughty. They even whispered that she had a quick temper. Consequently, Rachel developed a distaste for social

Rachel was accosted by a group of

police in time, and Sarah, who was nearby, came

Rachel to consider Sarah a friend.

was yet another

Sarah had insisted so persistently that Rachel

did Rachel know she was merely a

raced, wondering if her

had no parents, no real family of my own. The Reeves family took me in, and I was fortunate for that. As a child, Roderick was my protector, and as I grew, Jake stood by me. Yet, despite this, I know I’ll never

Kallie, her eyes filled with empathy. “There are so many rumors swirling around. Jake is your husband, but rumors

don’t hold any grudges. The Reeves family has shown me kindness, something

young and intuitive, felt a deeper turmoil beneath the surface. “Only

matters with Sarah, rushed back and spotted Rachel and Kallie

mistook the scene, thinking Rachel was harassing Kallie, and

them, he overheard Rachel’s questioning tone.

his expression unreadable as he observed

Her phone articulated her masked thoughts. “Yes, only kindness. Anything more is like the affection between siblings. I’ve been mixed up about this before and

peace with her thoughts. She knew her path with Jake would diverge, and that Jake and Sarah were destined for each other. She no longer wanted to be tangled in this love triangle. It was best to bury that embarrassing love deep within. After all,

into fists at his