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.”

maintain a distance, which only added to his discomfort. His heart ached, realizing that a romantic future with Kallie was out of reach, and their current

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

poise unshaken, her beauty undimmed but with a hint of coldness visible behind her glasses. She took Ethan’s arm, deliberately flaunting her wedding

“It seems I’ve come at a

Kallie detected a hint of malice in

where your

taking Joanna’s hand gently, “Oh, you’re not interrupting at all. In fact, I was hoping to invite you both to dinner after my return. But I’ve been so

wonder

innocence, “Mammy, I call Ethan ‘uncle,’ so does

Joanna withdrew her hand sharply from Kallie’s gentle hold, a sneer forming

“Making connections so young,

you say that? Isn’t it out of line to talk