Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 635:

For a moment, Clayton couldn’t find the words to refute her, and he felt a headache coming on. After a moment’s thought, he chose his words carefully. “Cara, maybe you need to let this go. Some things just can’t be forced. The harder you try, the more you’ll push them away.”

Cara’s tears stopped abruptly, replaced by a look of resentment. “What are you saying? Even you don’t want me to be happy? All I want is a happy family. What did I do to deserve this?”

Cara was getting more and more worked up. Clayton had no choice but to pull her away, gently but firmly.

Jake and Elma chatted for a while. After sweating out her fever and getting some fluids, Elma was feeling much better. She hadn’t seen her dad in ages, and she was happy to have him around.

Jake noticed Elma’s fresh hospital gown. “Looks like she does care about you,” he remarked. “Seems like she’s finally learning how to be a mom.”

Elma wanted to correct him. It wasn’t her mom who’d changed her clothes. But she bit her tongue.

though Elma was just a kid, she could tell things weren’t right

the maids had told Elma not to let her parents split up. If they did, she would have to choose one parent

want to live with Cara, so she was desperate for her parents to stay together. But it seemed like her dad

the weight of this dilemma. Lost in her worries, she didn’t notice

your ear?” Jake asked, his voice gentle. The sight of the injury made his heart

shook her head, trying to dismiss it. “It’s

wasn’t buying it. His face hardened. “Who hurt you?”

but Jake’s piercing gaze made

Elma’s hesitation spoke volumes.

was really Cara’s daughter.

checked on her every two hours at night, making sure she was tucked

got sick,