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.

in the area, passed down through generations,

it was made even more extravagant this year, thanks to the Morgan family’s sponsorship. The festival was sure to draw

into a new journey on

the Morgan family was going

private party. She knew Cara wouldn’t want her or her children’s presence. Luckily, Clayton seemed

by Calvin, Sophie, and Linsey, Kallie eventually agreed

eyes sparkled with excitement, and she eagerly took charge of Kallie’s

for the day! You are

your makeup skills on my

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

Kallie couldn’t speak due to the damage to her throat. If Jake hadn’t

dry chuckle,