Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 681:

Kallie was somewhat dazed, recalling certain rumors that had reached her ears. Word had it that Clayton had returned with his sister to settle in the country.

Yet, Kallie had shaken off such rumors previously and believed Clayton was too tied to his businesses abroad to relocate permanently. Now, their unexpected return threw her off. What exactly was the Morgan family planning? Could they be harboring a grudge against her past deeds, possibly seeking retribution?

Lost in her thoughts, Kallie’s brow furrowed as she braced herself mentally.

Meanwhile, Sophie had already bounded forward to greet Elma. “Elma, hello! What a surprise to see you here. Do you remember me?”

Sophie beamed, her smile bright and engaging, a natural charm that usually won hearts.

Elma, however, merely looked up at Sophie and responded with a chilly stare.

puzzled by

mind wander with

had yet to reveal to Sophie and Calvin that Elma was their half-sister. She had her reasons. Despite everything, she couldn’t bring herself to dislike Elma.

her brow furrowed slightly without voicing any direct complaints about Elma’s less-than-courteous

On top of that, the woman accompanying Elma wasn’t Betty, whom they had met before. The woman was a

sigh, Kallie remarked, “Don’t you think it’s somewhat inappropriate for Elma to be attending this school? She’s too

She’s enrolled in the preschool program. It’s designed as a bridge from kindergarten to elementary school, even catering to kids as young as three or four. However, the

and Jake even consider sending Elma to a boarding school at such a tender age? No wonder Elma seemed so

diligent. Kallie could empathize with the parents’ perspectives,

must be near the preschool. Since you know her, could you check on her when you get

might be a bit