Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 386:

It became clear to Charlee that Melinda was missing the point entirely. Losing her patience, she withdrew her hand abruptly.

“Let her out!” Charlee commanded.

At this, Melinda lifted her chin defiantly, her eyes glinting with scorn as she looked at Kallie. However, she hadn’t anticipated the bodyguards actually stepping forward to escort her out.

Melinda’s confidence vanished as she stammered in confusion, “Mrs… Charlee, what are you doing? Is there some misunderstanding? Wasn’t my gift to your liking? That can’t be right, I invested a great deal in it!”

Charlee’s demeanor remained stern, causing Melinda to rethink the situation with her naive understanding.

Melinda shouted at Charlee, “You can’t do this to me! I spent a fortune on the gift I gave you. You accepted it, and now you turn against me?”

Melinda felt a twinge of regret as soon as she said

upset Charlee. The idea of reclaiming the painting crossed her mind—selling it

Any excessive spending meant writing an IOU. Melinda once hoped for a better life after outcasting Jake, but her current situation was

“You… You…” She struggled for breath,

her and snapped, “Get her out of here, now! And

everyone. Now that the scene was over, Kallie decided to bring an upset Sophie home for a good

pulled her

you here? After all, you had no prior ties to the Martel family.

await at

puzzled, asked, “Mrs. Martel, what do you mean

to struggle with her words before she continued with a gentle smile. “Never mind. My sister was rather rude today. Please accept my apology on her behalf. I hope you

harsh. Yet, Kallie understood that