Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 373:

Reluctantly, Melinda gritted her teeth and slapped herself hard.

Grimacing from the slap she had delivered to herself, Melinda signaled Zuri to put on an act, striving to appear miserable. Zuri bowed to Kallie without hesitation, her lips twitching downward.

To be honest, this gesture softened Kallie’s heart. She guessed Zuri to be only about four years old. Yet, Zuri seemed smaller than most, timid with large eyes that scanned the room cautiously.

Ever since Sophie’s arrival, Kallie found it hard to be stern with little girls. After pursing her lips for a moment, Kallie finally sighed softly. “I’ll give you what you want, but you need to pay me for it.”

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“Alright! Thank you!” Overjoyed, Melinda nodded vigorously and blurted out shamelessly, “Since you’re making concessions, you must be ready to bury the hatchet. Even though you and Jake are divorced, I still see you as part of the Reeves family. I really valued that painting you’re willing to part with. Remember, if you ever run into trouble in Burmoos, just let me know. The Reeves family has got your back!”

to bring over the box containing the painting. Melinda took the box gleefully and departed without

slightly. “Kallie, why did you just hand it over like that? Do you actually believe

don’t believe a single word from her, and the Reeves family isn’t

“But…” Liza hesitated momentarily.

charge her a single penny for the painting because I needed her to pay in

face whatever I have in store for

Liza replied with

the butler rushed in. Noticing the butler’s anxious look, Kallie’s brows knitted together, sensing

Is something up with Sophie at kindergarten today?” Kallie, planning to settle in Avalon for a while, had decided Sophie should start schooling in Burmoos.

offered to take Sophie instead. Kallie, still concerned, had instructed the butler to ensure a group

on the verge of responding when