Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 654:

Jake’s initial reaction was to pull away.

But Cara whispered urgently, “Do you want to make this awkward for Elma? Remember, we are still a family. Do you want others to believe Elma’s parents are unhappy?”

Jake’s forehead veins bulged as he fought the urge to reject Cara’s touch, ultimately deciding to maintain contact.

Elma quietly observed the tension between Cara and Jake. She suddenly felt a wave of guilt wash over her.

She realized that her father seemed to be enduring her mother’s demands because of her. This left her confused and unsure of what to do. She didn’t want to be the reason for her father’s unhappiness.

Soon, the festival was around the corner. Calvin’s ankle finally healed. Both he and Sophie were thrilled about the prospect of attending the local event.

the area,

this year, thanks to the Morgan family’s

into a new journey on

the festival, the Morgan family was

didn’t feel like attending that private party. She knew Cara wouldn’t want her or her children’s presence. Luckily, Clayton seemed to have considered this and didn’t extend

by Calvin, Sophie, and Linsey, Kallie eventually agreed to get dressed

she eagerly took charge of Kallie’s wardrobe and

for the day! You

raised her eyebrow as she glanced at Linsey. “Remember when you were sixteen and insisted on showcasing your makeup skills on my face?” She shook her head, the memory bringing a playful glint to her

recognize me when I got home. He was this close to kicking me out, thinking some weirdo had

couldn’t speak due to the damage to her throat. If Jake hadn’t realized it was

dry chuckle, waving her hand