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.

was visibly puzzled by

your mind

Elma was their half-sister. She had her reasons. Despite everything, she couldn’t bring herself to dislike Elma. Besides, Elma was

voicing any direct complaints about Elma’s less-than-courteous behavior. She simply murmured, “She doesn’t look

same. On top of that, the woman accompanying Elma wasn’t Betty,

somewhat inappropriate for Elma to be attending

even catering to kids as young as three or four. However, the program is rigorous. It’s a boarding school. I’m

taken aback. The thought lingered heavily in the air. How could Cara and Jake even consider sending Elma to a boarding school at such a tender age? No wonder Elma seemed so

could empathize

thought, Kallie gently patted Calvin’s head and remarked, “The elementary school must be near the preschool. Since

might be a bit moody, but I