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.

understand. I’m to blame for letting

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.

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 well. Can I please go

across

well? Where does it hurt? Should I take

a fleeting glance at Jake before looking away, her message

of his coffee, feeling an uncomfortable weight settle in his chest.

you to the hospital?

shook her head, her

I can

the sharp sting

and Sophie, sighing inwardly. She could tell Sophie was being stubborn, lacking any true desire to actually leave. After being apart from her father for so long, Sophie must have missed him. But things had