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.

even before she stepped inside. Shirley and Melinda were there, and, unexpectedly, so

family for years, such familial scenes were foreign to Kallie. The three

not been for Jake’s urging, Kallie would

favorite stories at

entrance, the warm smiles in the hall

her expression turning frosty and detached. She eyed Kallie and asked in a

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.

their gazes with frosty

with 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

sharp and cruel. Yet, Kallie remained composed, merely tightening her grip into fists. She pulled out her phone and typed a message. “If you have such a problem with me, why bring it up to me? Go talk to Jake. Don’t worry. I don’t need him to intervene. Just a word from him, and I’ll be out

to throw you out because he feels sorry for you.

of pitiable people. Why

her hand flew up

voice sliced through the tension. “Why are

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 a nice time together, but then Kallie shows up out of nowhere, provoking me. She says I don’t belong here and

eyes, his gaze

face devoid of emotion as she stared

was when facing him, even more so than when she

moment too

“Jake, you can’t feel for her and

the couch. A cold smirk played

cleared his throat, managing a strained smile as he

send Kallie packing now that you’re getting divorced. Bringing strangers home is just bad luck. Since when did you become so lenient and

Shirley’s biting comments. 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 sure she doesn’t leave the house for a