Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 177:

Sarah glanced down, noticing her body covered in swollen mosquito bites. Despite Sarah having specifically instructed the servants not to disturb her last night, the night had passed, and it was now morning. The garden was bustling with activity as the servants went about their morning duties, casting curious and somewhat pitying glances at Sarah.

The evening prior, Sarah had demanded much from the staff, insisting that some who had already completed their shifts stay late to help arrange the perfect setting for what she had hoped would be a romantic rendezvous. Sarah’s insistence had not gone unnoticed, and now, as she sat there in the light of day, it was clear to everyone that she had waited alone all night.

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Feeling the weight of their stares—a mix of judgment and curiosity—Sarah’s frustration and embarrassment boiled over, causing her to tremble with anger. Sarah’s voice rose sharply as she shouted at the servants, “Stop gawking! Isn’t there work to be done?” Her command scattered them swiftly, but the sting of their mocking looks lingered, deepening her humiliation.

Seething, Sarah made her way back to the mansion, intent on confronting Jake for answers. Yet, as she approached his quarters, hesitation slowed her steps. Perhaps Jake had a legitimate reason for missing the night. Discovering that Edgar was not yet on duty and unavailable to provide insights added to her frustration.

With no outlet for her escalating anger, Sarah’s emotions exploded into physical action as she violently shattered several bottles. Caught in a whirlwind of fury, an idea suddenly occurred to her. Kallie was a convenient scapegoat for her ire.

With renewed purpose, Sarah rounded up a few servants and strode toward Kallie’s room.

As Kallie awoke to the morning sunlight filtering through the window, she paused, momentarily disoriented as if parts of her memory were missing. Just as she was beginning to gather her thoughts, Jake stirred beside her, jolting her back to reality. The memories of the previous night flooded back, and with them, a wave of horror washed over Kallie. She couldn’t believe she had allowed herself to fall asleep so defenselessly next to Jake.

Kallie tried to rise but found Jake’s hand still resting on her, holding her in place. While Kallie pondered how to gently awaken him without causing a scene, a commotion at the door caught her attention. The rapid footsteps approached, growing louder. Then, forceful banging on the door echoed through the room.

“Kallie, open the door now!” It was Sarah’s voice, insistent and sharp, resonating with urgency and anger.

muscles tensed up, and she nudged Jake with more urgency. Jake stirred at the noise, his eyes flickering open for a moment, but he quickly dismissed the disturbance

nerves. Why was she panicking? She and Jake were still legally married, even if their relationship was in name only. Why did she feel

the device close to Jake’s ear after activating the text-to-speech function. The phone’s mechanical, female voice cut sharply through the quiet of the room, grating on his senses. “Sarah’s at the door. I want to avoid any drama. I’m going to let her in shortly, and you’ll need to clear things up with her. If you don’t

the disruption. He managed a half-smile

problems you have with her have nothing to do with me. I don’t

out his phone and sent a quick message.

demeanor shifted dramatically. “Forget this. Let’s go. I have better things to do than waste my time here,” Sarah declared, leading

as cold and detached as ever. Jake gave Kallie a brief, indifferent glance before coolly brushing past her out of the room. His demeanor was utterly dispassionate, as if the intimacy of the previous

must have quarreled, prompting Jake, in his frustration, to seek refuge at her place just to vent. With this in mind, Kallie made a mental note to keep

Jake, Kallie knew she was bound to stay here for quite some time. Her top priorities were the health of her unborn child and her own well-being. She

snapped back into focus, Kallie suddenly recalled that today was the day of Sarah’s birthday party, and she had planned to meet Irene. Remembering this commitment, Kallie quickly

from a distance, she

up or answer my texts. I was just about to

offered a reassuring smile. She gestured to communicate that she had been held up by a minor complication earlier in the day, which had caused her delay. Kallie reassured Irene

way to the

the entrance, a female voice

her, a friend she hadn’t seen in quite some time.

for a bit, and I’ve been meaning to see you as soon as I returned, but I forgot. I’ve missed you so much!” Linsey exclaimed, her

been somewhat aware of Linsey’s travels abroad. Despite the gap since their last meeting, Kallie and Linsey had stayed in close contact through