Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 725:

With a shaky breath, Kallie instinctively retreated, muttering, “Miss Morgan?”

At Kallie’s words, Cara’s demeanor unexpectedly softened. Her usual harshness melted into a serene smile. “Miss Nixon, what a coincidence.”

Although Cara’s smile and softened gaze appeared comforting, an unsettling chill lingered, leaving Kallie uneasy.

“Greetings, Miss Morgan.” After a brief hesitation, Kallie quickly fabricated an excuse. “I came to pick up some medication for Calvin. I’ll be on my way unless there’s anything you need?” Kallie’s mind raced with worry. If Cara learned the real reason for her visit was to see Elma, it would surely stir up trouble.

This time, however, Cara didn’t cause a scene. She simply fixed Kallie with a deep, searching gaze.

As Kallie began to walk past her, Cara unexpectedly murmured something eerie, “Make an effort to visit Elma more frequently, or you might miss the chance to see her one day.” Kallie involuntarily turned her head toward Cara.

about Cara as she covered

detected a veiled threat in Cara’s words. She resented Cara for using Elma as leverage, but she merely replied in a cold tone, “Miss Morgan, remember, Elma is your daughter.” Cara’s smile turned meaningful, but she said

stories for every

off Cara and continued on her way. She partially expected Cara to take some action, but

shut, sparing Kallie from having to endure

didn’t have his contact information. Perhaps it was better that way. She was determined to avoid stirring up

first floor, Cara

clutched a

discomfort just moments before was a gut reaction to a perceived threat. It wasn’t a case of Kallie overthinking things. For an instant, Cara truly considered charging at Kallie with the knife, ending both of their

Cara dropped the idea. Such a death

utter despair, making sure Kallie would never threaten her

into a slight smile. She let the knife clatter to the

bedside, weaving a bedtime story. Elma was on the verge of falling asleep when