Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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Elma giggled. “Repay me? What for? Mom always says true friends don’t keep score. I’m your friend, silly. I want to be good to you because I care. Don’t ever say that again.”

Jeanette beamed, nodding in agreement. “I understand,” she replied, her voice filled with warmth.

Kallie, who had been eavesdropping from the doorway, breathed a sigh of relief. Entrusting Jeanette to Elma’s care seemed to be the right choice.

Yet, a wave of sadness washed over Kallie. Both Elma and Jeanette were vibrant young girls, full of life, but both had experienced such hardship and unfairness in their young lives.

Guilt gnawed at Kallie. She wished she had done more for Elma and protected her better. And seeing Jeanette, so vulnerable and brave, filled her with a deep sense of compassion.

The party finally began.

Invitations had been carefully curated, sent only to families with strong

to Kallie and Jake, but at least they were there to

the more, the merrier. A big crowd would make Jeanette feel special and

unexpected guest appeared, throwing

approached Kallie. “Miss Nixon, we

earth were the Fletchers doing here? She had limited dealings with the Fletchers. The only Fletcher

Trent added, “It’s Miss Beth Fletcher. She claimed to be here for

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cause a scene. Their relationship was already strained, and it was surprising enough that Beth had shown up at a party hosted by her. And this welcome party

of Beth’s intentions, Kallie doubted Beth meant well. Kallie rubbed her temples in frustration. “Just send her away. I don’t care what excuse you use. It’s okay if we

and Jake’s territory. Plus, Beth wasn’t the sharpest tool in