Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 174:

Shirley moderated her voice, though her expression remained frosty. “But now Jake’s relationship with Kallie is strained, and he’s still not treating me well.”

Sarah quickly pointed the finger at Kallie. “Such hostility doesn’t just vanish overnight. But don’t worry. Jake and I have become close. He respects my opinion. I’ll talk to him, and he’ll come to apologize to you.”

As Sarah spoke, Shirley’s face softened, and she grasped Sarah’s hand, her smile reflecting satisfaction. “You know, I’ve always seen you as the perfect daughter-in-law. You’re not only beautiful but also wise—far superior to that silent woman.”

A blush crept up Sarah’s cheeks. “Jake and I aren’t even married yet.”

Shirley gave a dismissive snort. “I have no idea what schemes that silent woman has concocted to prevent Jake from divorcing her. But ultimately, I’m his mother, and I’ll find a solution. Sarah, stay close to Jake. Once I handle this matter, I’m planning your wedding for next month.”

Sarah’s face brightened with delight, her hand flying to her mouth in astonishment. “That’s incredible, Shirley! Thank you!”

Shirley chuckled softly. “Don’t be so polite with me—we will be a family soon.”

Nearby, Melinda seethed with envy as she watched their warm interaction.

Dean’s expression grew darker, and he abruptly sprang to his feet.

His sudden outburst took Melinda by surprise.

Fortunately, Shirley hadn’t noticed Dean. Melinda quickly followed Dean out.

“What are you doing? Are you trying to embarrass us?” Melinda voiced her displeasure.

Dean was livid. “You’re still concerned about your worthless reputation. You’ve been plotting to pair Sarah with Jake, haven’t you?”

get rid of Kallie. Don’t forget, before Roderick passed, he left quite a few assets for Kallie, and though your mom has claimed a portion, some remain with her.

his agitation evident, leaving Melinda at

favored Jake during his lifetime. But Roderick knew if he left all the Reeves family assets to Jake,

me some time to strategize. But now, you hasten to have Jake divorce Kallie and set him up with Sarah. Given that both of them are young and healthy, what will

first

ears, leaving her head spinning. Her knees buckled, and she nearly toppled

contempt. “You better not lay a finger on my mistress, especially not under my watch. She’s carrying my child now. You’ve become a burden, always

Dean stormed away, his anger

ground, tears cascading down her cheeks. She questioned whether she was cursed, or if it was simply fate’s

along. Yet, Melinda had been oblivious for years. It seemed likely that Dean and Shirley had been eyeing this backup plan since

probably been

and Jake could not reconcile. Unbeknownst to Dean, Kallie was expecting. And if

to entertain the thought

found herself locked in the room, she made a

with anger. “Jake has lost it! He can’t differentiate right from wrong anymore. He’s actually fallen for Sarah’s absurd

gestured that the truth didn’t

keep you locked up there? Do I need to

laughed softly and reminded Irene of Sarah’s insistence on her presence at her birthday party. If she didn’t show up, Sarah would have nobody to

Sarah’s nerves would likely drive her to find a way to let Kallie out and attend the party on

Kallie was indeed right.

a bowl of soup. She whispered, “Jake, are you still wrapped up in work?

the space beyond

to say, and then I’ll leave you be. Or

last, the door creaked open. Jake appeared, dressed casually in a crisp shirt paired with relaxed pants. Despite his

met Sarah’s, sending a