Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 653:

Kallie noticed the intensity in Clayton’s look and felt uneasy. Clearing her throat, she excused herself. “I must attend to something. Calvin is due for a check-up.” Clayton sensed her hesitation, his expression saddening. “Please extend my best wishes to Sophie and Calvin,” he said softly.

Elma waited a considerable time before a disheartened Clayton approached.

Though young, Elma was insightful and quickly sensed Clayton’s distress. She inquired, “What’s troubling you?”

Clayton chuckled, trying to dismiss her concern. “I’m fine, really. Don’t worry about that.”

Elma, hands on her hips, responded, “I might be young, but I understand. Every time you see Miss Nixon, you seem both joyful and sorrowful. Did she turn you down?”

Clayton replied, “Where did you pick up such ideas? Please, let’s not talk about that.”

in love with someone?” Cara’s voice

vanished, and she instinctively took refuge

place

greatly as he attempted to cover up. “Oh, Elma is just

stern demeanor.

her presence. Trying to appear cheerful, she crouched down and coaxed, “Elma, come here.

still, and Cara’s demeanor

being with your daddy and Clayton over me? You’re

sensed blame was being cast her way. She felt a sudden sadness. It wasn’t that

until it bled was vivid in her mind. The pain was too much, and she dreaded going

visibly upset, taking a deep breath to calm

were about to conflict, Clayton could only pat Elma’s back