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,

charming. Despite being part of this family for years, such familial scenes were foreign to Kallie.

for Jake’s urging, Kallie would have

favorite stories at

warm smiles

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

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

their gazes with frosty silence, choosing not to

“Oh, don’t be so harsh on Kallie. It’s not as if we can’t handle one more person

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

“Jake doesn’t want to throw you out because he

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

contain her fury, and her hand flew up as if

slap could connect, Jake’s voice sliced through the

dramatically. Tears brimmed in her eyes as she approached him, her face a mask of distress. “Jake, your family came today, hoping for a

narrowed his eyes, his gaze shifting

her eyes, her face devoid of emotion as

she was when facing him,

moment

feel for her and just let this go. Your

did Jake glance at the others lounging on the couch. A cold

a strained smile as he addressed

in a hard line. “You might as well send Kallie packing now that you’re getting divorced. Bringing strangers home is just bad luck. Since when did you

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