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, passed down

the

a new

was

or her children’s presence. Luckily,

and Linsey, Kallie eventually agreed to get

with excitement, and she eagerly took charge of

stylist for the day! You

Linsey. “Remember when you were sixteen and insisted on showcasing your makeup skills on my face?” She shook her head, the

didn’t recognize me when I got home. He was this close to kicking me

makeup back then was outrageously over-the-top. At that time, Kallie couldn’t speak due to the damage to her throat. If Jake hadn’t realized it was her just in time, she might have

let out a dry chuckle,