Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 964:

“Elma!” Jake’s voice, usually suffused with warmth, now cut through the air with unexpected severity.

“It’s one thing to dislike someone, but it’s entirely another to forsake manners. You owe Lacey an apology.”

Stubbornly, Elma set her jaw and shot back, her voice tinged with defiance.

“No! I’d apologize to anyone else under the sun, but I will not apologize to her.”

A shadow of disappointment crossed Jake’s features as his brow furrowed deeply.

Elma’s eyes brimmed with tears, her voice cracking as she accused Jake of undue harshness.

could take a moment to herself in the back car?

dripping with irritation, said, “Sure, I’ll head to

heart, revealing the raw pain beneath his stern facade. Was his child truly that distant

commanded as he lifted Elma from the car and shifted

seat, Jake’s eyes simmered with rage, emitting an intense aura of

persisted, Jake’s patience with Elma could eventually wear thin. Once he grew weary of

holds stories

to hold a grudge. Moreover, I don’t believe the blame lies with the child. They’re like sponges, absorbing everything from their environment. Take Jeanette, for

Jake’s mood deflated slightly.

possible that Elma’s disdain for me is a reflection of what she’s absorbed

agreement as she said, “It’s not unthinkable, which is

frustrated, pinched the bridge of