Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 183:

Linsey looked at Irene with a raised eyebrow. “Mr. Hayes went to all that trouble for Kallie? Does he have feelings for her?”

A flicker of confusion crossed Irene’s face, revealing a storm of mixed feelings. “It’s their matter. I can’t say for sure, but Kallie has always thought of Mr. Hayes as nothing more than a brother.”

Linsey nodded in understanding. “That makes sense. Given her current state, she’s likely not interested in any romantic prospects for the time being. It’s fortunate she has us as friends. Relying on a man for her and her child’s future is a gamble.”

Just then, the chopping sound of helicopter blades cut through their conversation.

All heads turned skyward as a helicopter swooped in, scattering a deluge of flower petals in its wake. It was a spectacular petal rain.

Plop! A gift bag, adorned with festive wrapping, descended from the helicopter, tethered to a small parachute. It landed precisely at Sarah’s feet.

Overwhelmed with excitement, Sarah’s cheeks turned a rosy tint as she cast loving glances at Jake beside her.

Sarah cherished such dramatic presentations, barely interested in the contents of the box itself. The grand gesture was what truly mattered. And, most importantly, it came from Jake.

Sarah could already visualize tomorrow’s headlines, heralding her grand birthday celebration that would be the talk of the town. Everyone would see just how much Jake adored her.

Linsey, a bit surprised yet amused, couldn’t help but comment. “When did Jake develop such questionable taste? Look at these flower petals. They’re so tacky and obviously fake, just cheap cloth.”

Irene, stifling a laugh, leaned closer to Linsey. “A few years back, I went to a golden wedding anniversary. They had hired a firm to deck out the venue. It looked just like this—opulent and flashy but frankly, in poor taste.”

Linsey caught on instantly. “Oh, you mean…”

Irene gave Linsey a knowing smile but chose not to elaborate.

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both glanced at Sarah

Jake’s expression was one of

cascade of tacky petals, the irony of the scene

struck gold, not realizing it’s something nobody else

absent earlier, possibly intentionally, but even amidst all the spectacle, Kallie was still nowhere to be

between Kallie and Jake, Irene noticed moments when Kallie

circumstances, Irene was puzzled

discomfort settled over

with noise from a nearby room, accompanied by a woman’s loud curses. The language was

up immediately, her interest piqued as she raised her voice deliberately. “What’s

to discreetly hand Linsey a business card. “Kallie might be in trouble. Sarah’s people could be watching. This

Irene’s subtle cue instantly, accepting the card and maneuvering

as he trailed behind

a woman had caught her husband cheating,

trying to defend himself, claiming his drunken state was to blame and that the woman had taken advantage of that to join him in bed, insisting

the situation. “I’m really sorry for this disruption at my gathering. Please assist the

Sarah’s words seemed utterly absurd. She might as well have been encouraging them to spread the rumors, since some already had their

open when Jake caught her hand. “Forget it. There’s nothing pleasant to see here. It is indecent. Better not to spread it.

don’t see what the issue is. After all, I put this party together. If I let some brazen woman wreak havoc on another family, it’s on me. Jake, I appreciate your concern and

grip

my birthday and I call the shots? Or do you know who this shameless woman

laugh. “Why

hand, cautioning

betrayed a