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?”

she finally gritted her teeth and said, “Aren’t you worried I’ll tell Mrs. White? She’s very conservative and will surely think poorly of you. By then, your good

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your proof? You have none. Besides, I can easily tell Gracelyn about your abuse against me. Let’s see

loss for words, Florrie glowered at Kallie and stormed out, overwhelmed with

watch, keeping him from bothering her. At least this would give her more time to plot her escape. If Calvert

escape begins at

reluctant to seek Clayton’s help, it seemed she had no other viable options now.

wasn’t for the Nixon family estate but for a property in her name.

money was a small price to pay if it meant

wonder how Jake is doing now. Can

the woman recovering here was indeed Kallie,

inquiries and learned from Calvert that she needed to rest due to her poor

not get a chance to see her again. Fortunately, his health had seen significant