Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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Kallie smiled and asked Florrie, “Did I say something wrong?”

Florrie was rendered speechless. She had to admit that Kallie’s words were right. Gracelyn truly intended to treat Kallie well during this period, knowing Kallie would prove to be valuable later on. This was the reason Florrie couldn’t take Kallie’s life, despite her desire to do so.

Florrie regretted the physical abuse she had inflicted on Kallie the day before, but she had been unable to restrain herself.

Florrie had once planned to marry Calvert, a man ten years her senior, though they appeared to be about the same age. It was a mistake made in her youth. Nevertheless, after marrying him, she felt compelled to stick with her wrong choice. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been involved in dirty work for Gracelyn, going against her conscience.

Florrie had even advised Gracelyn to let Calvert treat those saved by her, believing it would lead to a better life, as their jobs paid well. However, she hadn’t expected Calvert’s dwindling interest in her and his unfaithfulness.

knowing how fleeting his attention could

from desire, there had been something deeper—love. The bitter

and tormented Kallie, whose beauty alone had become a blow to her already fragile

panic and dread

head, Florrie pleaded, “Miss Nixon, please forgive me. I felt threatened and acted impulsively. I didn’t mean to harm you. If you refrain from telling Gracelyn about my mistreatment of

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right hand, Gracelyn was wealthy enough to easily find a replacement if needed. Plus, getting employment elsewhere was a challenge for Florrie due

ditching her for another woman. By then, she would be stripped of both her financial security and her home, becoming the most unfortunate woman imaginable. She desperately wished

had done. Florrie had never softened or wavered when it came to considering Kallie’s feelings during the physical abuse the

Florrie tended to bully the vulnerable while fearing those with power. It was time for Florrie to learn a harsh lesson. Therefore, Kallie neither accepted nor