Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 695:

As the woman got closer, Calvin was hit by a strong wave of perfume. It was so overpowering that it nearly suffocated him, but he politely refrained from pinching his nose. Calvin looked up and recognized Cara.

Even though he wasn’t a fan of her, Calvin put on his best manners and greeted her.

Calvin wasn’t naive. “It’s alright,” he said. “I just wanted to check on how Elma is doing. If she’s not available, I can come back later.”

Cara fixed her gaze on Calvin, a sly smile spreading across her face. There was something unsettling about that smile.

“Elma’s been quite rude lately,” Cara said casually. “I’ll set her straight when I get back.” Her voice was sweet as honey, but the threat behind her words was unmistakable.

Calvin’s heart skipped a beat. “No. Elma wasn’t rude at all!” he blurted out. “It was my fault for showing up like this. I’m so sorry.”

extended her hand toward Calvin. “Come on then,” she said. “I’ll take

hand was slender but not pretty, with long, sharp nails that looked like they could scratch someone’s eyes out. It gave Calvin

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moving before his

mean?” she asked, her voice sharp. “Are you afraid of me?

against his mother stung, and Calvin couldn’t resist retorting, “My mom has never said a bad word about you.” Unbeknownst to Calvin, his

gaze fixed

resemblance to Jake. Anyone who saw them together would know they were father and son. Yet, Calvin was the product of Jake’s relationship with another woman. A sudden wave of

Cara had heard whispers about Calvin’s exceptional intelligence. Now, here he was, fiercely defending Kallie. This filled her with resentment. What had Kallie done to deserve such an adorable and intelligent child

said, her voice deceptively sweet. “Why don’t you come to my house? I can make you

rapidly. “I have to go home. My mom is expecting me. I’m not into snacks. I’ll

her intent and stood in Calvin’s