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 inside. Shirley and Melinda were there, and, unexpectedly, so was

was 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 three Reeves

not been for Jake’s urging, Kallie would have preferred to

favorite stories at

smiles in the hall

eyed Kallie and asked in a cutting

Seems like someone couldn’t make it on their own and resorted to begging for a place here. But honestly,

frosty silence, choosing not to justify

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,

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

throw you

and typed, “The world is full of pitiable

contain her fury, and her hand flew up

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

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

narrowed his eyes, his gaze

of emotion as

how she was when facing him,

caught himself staring a moment too

feel for her and just let

lounging on the

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

now that you’re getting divorced. Bringing strangers home is just bad luck. Since when did you become

“If Kallie bothers you so much, the solution is simple. Edgar, confine her. Make sure she