Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 768:

My concern for you is simply because the Morgan family still owes you.”

Hearing this, Kallie felt a small sense of relief. “In that case, you have your own obligations to fulfill. I won’t keep you. I’m planning to take the children kite flying. You can say hello to Elma if you’d like.”

Her words were clear. She was politely asking him to leave.

Clayton glanced over at the large, open lawn where Elma laughed joyfully, playing with Calvin and Sophie. He smiled, though it didn’t reach his eyes. “Elma seems happy,” he said, shaking his head gently. “I wouldn’t want to intrude. I’m not really her uncle, after all.”

Kallie returned his smile politely. “You can’t say that. To me, you’re like a big brother. It’s fine if Elma calls you ‘uncle.'”

Clayton’s heart sank further at her words, a fresh wave of bitterness rising within him. “I’ve got other matters to attend to,” he said, turning to leave.

slightly, a sign

but she pretended not to. She simply turned back toward

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in the world, Sophie slipped closer to her mother. “Mom,” she whispered, her voice laced with a mix of sadness and hope. “I miss my dad. But… I just want

a brief pause before Sophie added shyly, “Mr. Morgan is really nice to you. I think

a faint smile spread across her face. “Sophie, don’t overthink it. I didn’t turn him down because of you. It’s just… I

thoughts of Jake sometimes crept in during the quiet hours of the night,

head, her eyes searching

she asked, her voice soft

hand a reassuring squeeze. “Yes! Would I ever lie

Kallie felt a swell of emotion rise within her. Sophie, always so intuitive and mature for her age, never