Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 688:

Rachel inhaled sharply and led her fiancé to one side while still making her case. With a reassuring smile, she said, “It’s okay. I’ve got this.”

Kallie cast a complex glance at Cara and Jake before ushering her children away.

Sophie kept glancing back at Jake, but Jake seemed not to recognize her. He remained silent, not sparing her a single look. Frustration surged within Sophie, and she quickly turned away. If Jake chose to ignore her and her mother, she would simply ignore him in return.

Relinquishing the spotlight, Rachel stepped aside.

In front of the gathered crowd, Cara declared that she and Jake were going to get married.

Jake’s expression dropped. Cutting through the murmurs of the crowd, he asked, “When did we decide that?”

Cara’s smile carried a hint of secrecy. “It doesn’t matter if you’re not aware of the plan. As long as I am,” she whispered calmly. “Don’t worry. I’ll handle everything.”

“Do you want to see Elma or not?

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me be clear. If you think I’m

The idea of a wedding meant little to her. Her true goal was to cause pain for Kallie. Whether Jake loved her or not was irrelevant. After all, with what she

sense of victory returned. She had

corner with her two children, couldn’t escape Cara’s voice amplified

She and Jake had never had a proper wedding. Their initial union had been rushed, and although Jake had later promised a lavish ceremony, it now seemed that the grand event would proceed without her

her to break down. A gentle hand softly patted her back, pulling

Kallie saw Calvin standing beside

Calvin asked, “Mom, was that man my

was no point in lying. She nodded weakly. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have brought you to

been quiet and gloomy from

swinging his legs. “Don’t worry. I’m not upset. I don’t think