Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 381:

Having risen through the ranks due to her capabilities, she was serious and staunch, with a reputation for fairness. Left with a younger sister after their parents’ passing, Charlee was deeply indulgent in her younger sister.

The woman they were facing was Charlee’s much-loved younger sister, Evelyn Nelson.

Upon hearing Irene’s words, Linsey felt a ripple of fear, yet her statement was hushed and firm as she gazed at Evelyn. “I don’t understand what’s going on. But Sophie’s just a two-year-old. What could she possibly know about stealing? She must have been set up.”

Kallie offered Linsey a calm glance before stepping up and addressing Evelyn with a chill in her voice. “You need proof to make such claims. If you’re accusing my daughter of theft, present your evidence. Otherwise, I’ll have no choice but to involve the police. If it turns out Sophie is at fault, I assure you, I won’t defend her wrongdoings. She will apologize and make amends. But first, you must prove she was the one who took your bracelet.”

Evelyn scoffed and jabbed a finger toward Zuri, asserting, “I don’t have proof, but I have a witness. This kid and your daughter were playing together earlier. I saw your daughter sneak over, grab the bracelet from the table, and take off. Then, that little girl confronted your daughter about stealing. I heard everything.”

Zuri, a look of astonishment on her face. As the crowd grew, Zuri’s timidity returned. She nervously twiddled

Sophie

her lips quivered, and she burst into tears. “I… I really saw her stealing! Why are you all being so mean to me? I don’t want to play with her anymore! I want to go home.

the one upsetting Zuri, labeling her a bully.

your child, yet you coerce another little girl into lying for your daughter. What kind of mother does that make you? I doubt you can raise your daughter properly. Just

shaking her head frantically. “Mommy, I didn’t take anything! I swear I didn’t. Why should I apologize? I’ve

caught the blend of guilt and smugness

traits of loose

apologizing to you because she hasn’t stolen anything,” Kallie said to Evelyn word by word, her tone firm. “Your bracelet might be invaluable, but that doesn’t mean I or