Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1479:

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.

for Jeanette. Invitations had been carefully curated, sent only to families with strong ties to the Reeves and the

of the guests were only there to suck up to Kallie and Jake, but at least they were

the more, the merrier. A big crowd would make Jeanette feel special and loved. As long as

an unexpected guest appeared, throwing a wrench into the

“Miss Nixon,

Kallie echoed, wondering if she’d heard correctly. What on earth were the Fletchers doing here? She had limited dealings with the Fletchers. The only Fletcher she had encountered was Beth. Their relationship had been a

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

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a scene. Their relationship was already strained, and it was surprising enough that Beth

temples in frustration. “Just send her away.

of Beth. After all, this was her and Jake’s territory. Plus, Beth wasn’t the sharpest tool in