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.

to identify the attendees even before she stepped inside. Shirley and Melinda were there, and, unexpectedly, so was

Shirley and Melinda, appearing timid yet charming. Despite being part of this family for years, such familial scenes were foreign to Kallie. The three Reeves and Sarah seemed so much like

urging, Kallie would have preferred to

favorite stories

the warm smiles in the hall disappeared

frosty and detached. She eyed Kallie and asked in a cutting tone,

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

met their gazes with frosty silence,

a smirk and walked toward Kallie, her voice loud and clear. “Oh, don’t be so harsh on Kallie. It’s not as if we can’t handle one more person here. Kallie’s situation is unique, so I wouldn’t dare act rashly. I certainly don’t want to be accused of mistreating someone with

into fists. She pulled out her phone and typed a message. “If you have such a problem with me, why bring it up to

smug smile faded into a scowl. “Jake doesn’t want to throw you out because he feels sorry for you. You’re

and typed, “The world is full of pitiable people. Why should he

fury, and her hand flew up as if poised to

slap could connect, Jake’s voice sliced through the tension. “Why are you so upset with

Jake stepped into the room, Sarah’s demeanor shifted dramatically. Tears brimmed in her eyes as she approached him, her face a mask of distress. “Jake, your family came today, hoping for

narrowed his eyes, his gaze

of emotion as she stared off

was how she was when facing him, even more so than when she

staring a moment too

pressed, “Jake, you can’t feel for her and just let this go. Your sister-in-law

the

his throat, managing a strained smile as he addressed Jake. “This is your family matter, Jake, we’ll stay out of

that you’re getting divorced. Bringing

Kallie bothers you so much, the solution is simple. Edgar, confine her. Make sure she doesn’t leave the house for a few