Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 173:

To reassure Irene, Kallie gestured that she could join her at Sarah’s birthday celebration.

Irene, feeling more at ease, nodded in agreement. “Sounds great, I’ll make sure to arrange a stylist for you ahead of time, so you won’t be outshone by Sarah at the event.”

Kallie flashed Irene a sincere smile.

Standing up, Kallie embraced Irene, her hug comforting and warm, instantly soothing her.

A gentle smile spread across Irene’s face, yet a flicker of confusion lingered in her eyes. Why would Jake betray someone as wonderful as Kallie? And what was it about Sarah that was so compelling? Did high-status families truly mind disabilities to such an extent?

Kallie’s eyes twinkled as she signed to Irene, expressing that Irene and Linsey were her closest friends.

“Closest friends?” Irene questioned, feeling a warmth spread to her ears.

Suddenly, guilt washed over Irene as she remembered her initial treatment of Kallie. Back then, she was no different from the judgmental onlookers outside, dismissing Kallie simply because she was mute. Yet, Kallie had demonstrated a level of skill and bravery unmatched by many.

Irene quickly cleared her throat. “I’ll prepare everything. Since you’ve agreed to bring me along, make sure to call me. Don’t forget about that, okay?”

Kallie gave a firm nod in response.

The day before Sarah’s birthday celebration, Kallie made her way back to the Reeves estate.

As a servant escorted Kallie into the courtyard, bursts of laughter and chatter drifted from the main hall.

before she stepped inside. Shirley and Melinda were there,

seated between Shirley and Melinda, appearing timid yet charming. Despite being part of this family for years, such familial scenes were foreign to Kallie. The

not been for Jake’s urging, Kallie would have

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Kallie’s entrance, the warm smiles in

and detached. She eyed Kallie and asked in a cutting tone, “Why are you here?

her nose dramatically. “Oh my, the stench of poverty is overwhelming here. Seems like someone couldn’t make it on their own and resorted to begging for a place here. But honestly, Jake already has someone far more suitable by his side. Some people really need to learn

met their gazes with frosty silence,

be so harsh on Kallie. It’s not as if we can’t

problem with me, why bring it

to throw you out because he feels

world is full of pitiable people. Why should

longer contain her fury, and her hand flew up as

the slap could connect, Jake’s voice sliced through the

distress. “Jake, your family came today, hoping for a nice time together, but then Kallie shows up out of nowhere, provoking me. She says

eyes, his gaze

of emotion as she stared off into

sadness. This was how she was when facing him, even more so

a moment

pressed, “Jake, you can’t feel for her and just let this go.

did Jake glance at the others lounging on the

cleared his throat, managing a strained smile as he addressed Jake. “This is your family

as well send Kallie packing now that you’re getting divorced. Bringing strangers home is just bad luck. Since when did

Instead, he smiled at Sarah, though it didn’t reach his eyes. “If Kallie bothers you so much, the solution is simple. Edgar, confine her. Make