Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 175:

Jake kept his gaze lowered, masking the flicker of sarcasm and annoyance in his eyes from Sarah.

“Why invite Kallie to your birthday if you can’t stand her? What’s the plan? Going to use the party as an excuse to play some sort of game with her?” Jake’s words were pointed as he locked eyes with Sarah.

Caught in his intense, frosty gaze, Sarah felt a wave of dread wash over her. After a few seconds, she regained her composure. Pouting, Sarah said, “Don’t give me that look! Do you really think so badly of me?”

Jake let out a chuckle, the iciness in his gaze melting away as if it had never been there. It almost seemed like Sarah had imagined the whole thing.

Jake said in a flat tone, “You’re reading too much into it. But hey, if you’re planning on giving Kallie a hard time, maybe I could help tie up any loose ends. With Kallie backed by the Hayes family now, I wouldn’t want you to land in hot water.”

Sarah’s eyelashes fluttered, visibly moved by his show of concern. “Jake, I can’t believe you’re actually looking out for me like this.”

“So, you’re still not ready to tell me the whole story?” Jake raised an eyebrow, his tone lightly probing.

More to discover gαℓησνeℓs․cøm

Sarah bit her lip, her emotions tangled as she wrestled with her thoughts. Finally, with a soft sigh, she said, “Honestly, there is nothing planned. I’ll be too caught up in my birthday party tomorrow to fuss over anything else. I just think, since you and she were once an item, it’d be better to part on good terms. Once she’s moved past everything, she won’t have any reason to disrupt your life anymore. That’s really it.”

Jake simply nodded. “I’ll have Edgar take care of it. She’ll be at your birthday party tomorrow, right on schedule. Don’t worry.”

Sarah’s face lit up with delight. She leaned forward, wrapping her arms around Jake in an attempt to kiss him on the cheek.

Jake was just about to push her away when Edgar conveniently entered the room, oblivious to Sarah’s affectionate gesture. Edgar interjected politely, “Mr. Reeves, it’s time for your video conference. Shall I set it up for you?”

to proceed. “Go ahead and arrange

by Edgar’s timely interruption, Sarah huffed and stormed

glance with Edgar, who then followed Sarah out

apologies for earlier. I had no idea you were inside Mr. Reeves’ study. You know, he’s usually so particular about keeping his personal

slowed her

something else. Since you departed quite hastily, you might not have caught Mr. Reeves’ invitation. He mentioned he’d like to meet you

once, her eyes lighting up with renewed interest. “Did

wouldn’t dare make something like that up. I’m off duty now. Perhaps you should consider getting ready

lit up, her grin wide as she reveled in

actually been on a date. Sarah, leveraging her family’s prominence, had often sought Jake’s attention during their school days. The garden had been a favored rendezvous for couples back then,

The thrill sent Sarah’s

the finest bottle of wine. Determined to create the perfect setting, she hurried to the

was set, they would be undisturbed. Opting for a striking red spaghetti strap

Sarah, Jake had no plans

her departure, his relentless headache flared up again. A notification from Edgar appeared on Jake’s phone, a message confirming that Sarah had been successfully misled to the garden. Letting Sarah wait there was intended as a punishment for

The specifics, however, remained unclear to him, adding to his frustration. The more Jake dwelt on the situation, the

it down, the alcohol scorching his throat, providing a temporary relief from the pain, though it did little to quell

dull his senses with alcohol, seeking a brief respite in what he knew was essentially poison. Tapped by the weight of many, who were

would lull him to sleep, but his mind

the house, Edgar had discreetly orchestrated for someone to leave the door

a moment to send a text to Irene, confirming the time and place

open caught her attention. At that moment, clad only in a bath