Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1318:

Forcing a smile, Florrie waved a hand dismissively.

“Oh, come on. Maybe it’s just rumors. Mr. Collins seems like a decent guy. Enough with the gossip.”

As Florrie walked away, the servants exchanged knowing looks and continued gossiping.

“Florrie seems to have a real interest in Mr. Collins.”

“I feel the same way! Budding affection, perhaps?”

“But isn’t Florrie hung up on Calvert?”

“So what? If you were Florrie, who would you pick, Calvert or Mr. Collins?”

Laughter rippled through the group. Though Jake had a bad reputation, Calvert wasn’t any better.

Meanwhile, across the garden, Calvert stood watching Kallie bask in the sun, his expression complicated.

a brief hesitation, Calvert finally stepped

didn’t make any advance like he used to. This time, he kept his distance,

something unreadable flashing within them, though her expression remained composed. With a deliberate smile, she said, “Why

quickly shook his

that’s not what I meant. It’s just that with so many people watching, it wouldn’t look good if we

Kallie raised an

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appropriate now, but barging into my room in front of

signs of struggle in her room last night have been Calvert’s doing? But it didn’t add up.

he was keeping something

turned her gaze away, saying nothing, and hummed an aimless tune

asking, “How was

and

she blinked

me last night? Lately, I’ve had trouble sleeping,

They worked pretty well.

Calvert knew the effects of