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.

the attendees even before she stepped

timid yet charming. Despite being part of this family for years, such familial scenes

been for Jake’s urging, Kallie

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entrance, the warm smiles in the

frosty and detached. She eyed Kallie and asked in a

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

their gazes with frosty silence, choosing

It’s not as if we can’t handle one more person

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,

“Jake doesn’t want to throw you out because he feels sorry for you. You’re just exploiting

an eyebrow defiantly and typed, “The world is full of pitiable people. Why should

and her

Jake’s voice sliced through the tension. “Why

a mask of distress. “Jake, your family came today, hoping for a nice time together, but

Jake narrowed his eyes, his gaze

her face devoid of emotion as she stared

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

caught himself staring a moment too long

clutched Jake’s hand and pressed, “Jake, you can’t feel for her and just let this go. Your sister-in-law and mother are witnesses.

lounging on the couch. A cold smirk played on

and Dean avoided eye contact. Dean cleared his throat, managing a strained smile as he addressed Jake. “This

in a hard line. “You might as well send Kallie packing now that you’re getting divorced. Bringing strangers home

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