Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 955:

Seeing Calvin’s stubborn expression, Jake couldn’t help but be reminded of his own younger self.

Kallie, clearly uncomfortable, broke the silence.

“Calvin, don’t be rude. This is your father. At least greet him.”

But for the first time, Calvin outright defied Kallie’s words. He gave a quiet snort, his icy demeanor making his disapproval clear.

Kallie glanced apologetically at Jake.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t tell him to behave like this. You know how kids are. They only grow close to those around them.”

Jake shifted his gaze away, speaking thoughtfully.

blame

the table, Sophie seemed the most conflicted. She had vivid memories of her parents’ once-loving relationship and the tender moments she’d shared with Jake. But she couldn’t understand why Jake and Kallie had parted ways. For years, Sophie had witnessed Kallie’s consistent search for Jake, her obsession with clinging to the hope that Jake

as an older and more thoughtful teenager, Sophie couldn’t quite untangle her emotions toward her father. Before the group even sat down, she said to Kallie, “Mom, I’m not feeling

flashed across Kallie’s

it hurt? Should I take you

cast a fleeting glance at Jake before looking

paused mid-sip of his coffee, feeling an uncomfortable weight settle in his chest. He didn’t want

assign a bodyguard to take you to the hospital? Or home, if

her tone polite

I can handle it

the sharp sting of his daughter’s

and Sophie, sighing inwardly. She could tell Sophie was being stubborn, lacking any true desire to actually leave. After being apart