Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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Kallie replied calmly, “Why would I hold onto him? I’m young and attractive, while he’s old, ugly, and poor. What could I possibly see in him? It seems only you would consider such a man a prize.”

Her words struck a nerve, and Florrie’s anger intensified.

“Stop playing games. If you had no interest in him, why were you alone with him for so long?”

Kallie answered nonchalantly, “He was merely examining me. I was feeling under the weather, and he wanted to check to see what was wrong.”

“You!” Florrie was speechless. Her anger was evident as she glared at Kallie.

Kallie scoffed.

“Upset now? Remember, you were the one who insisted on keeping me here and even drugged me, so you have only yourself to blame. And now, I’m not planning on going anywhere. I’m quite content to just relax here, soaking up everyone’s attention. I have Gracelyn and Dr. Watson looking after me, and there’s nothing you can do to harm me. Isn’t that just perfect?”

her teeth and said, “Aren’t you worried I’ll tell Mrs. White? She’s very conservative

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have none. Besides, I can easily tell

a loss for words, Florrie glowered at Kallie and stormed

breathed a sigh of relief. For the foreseeable future, Florrie would likely keep Calvert under close watch, keeping him from bothering her. At least this would give her more time to plot her escape. If Calvert

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it seemed she had no other viable options now. She was

but for a property in her name. It contained some valuable jewelry but

Kallie wasn’t concerned. Losing some money was a small price to pay if it meant she could gain

Jake is doing

planned to confirm whether the woman recovering here was indeed Kallie, but unexpectedly, after a few days,

from Calvert that

his health