Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 388:

With a mix of emotions in his eyes and a slight bitterness in his voice, Ethan altered the way he addressed her, echoing her politeness, although reluctantly. “Ms. Nixon. I didn’t come to stop you. It’s been years since we last met, and I thought we might catch up. How have things been with you?”

Kallie nodded, her smile broadening, before shaking Sophie’s hand.

Sophie caught on to Kallie’s meaning instantly and turned to greet Ethan with a warm smile. “Hello, Mr. Brooks.”

Ethan’s gaze lingered on the adorable Sophie. He seemed momentarily lost in thought. “She’s the spitting image of you as a kid, those eyes especially.”

Sophie tilted her head, curiosity sparkling in her eyes. “How do you know what my mammy looked like as a kid?”

Kallie responded with gentle patience, “He’s been a friend of mine since we were kids. He’s like an older brother to me, which makes him sort of like your uncle.”

a distance, which only added to his discomfort. His heart ached, realizing that a romantic future with

hide his reluctance. “If you see me as an older brother, why do you call me Mr. Brooks? You’re not this

poise unshaken, her

I’ve come at a bad time.

Joanna’s friendly tone, Kallie detected a hint of malice

is where your journey

In fact, I was hoping to invite you both to dinner

her daughter, Kallie beamed. “This is my daughter, Sophie. I wonder when we’ll hear the

“Mammy, I call Ethan ‘uncle,’ so does that make this lovely lady my

respond, Joanna withdrew her hand sharply from Kallie’s gentle hold,

connections so young, are you? Looks like you’re

Isn’t it out of line to talk