Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 975

Chapter 975:

“What are you doing?”

Calvin, arms crossed in a deliberate echo of Jake’s own authoritative posture, responded with a hint of defiance.

“I came here on my own initiative. My mom’s off traveling with my sister, and she was worrying over Elma being here all by herself, so I thought I’d step in.”

Jake’s lips twitched into an amused smirk.

“She’s worried about Elma’s safety? I’m Elma’s father. Protecting Elma is my priority.”

Calvin responded, “It’s not my mom who’s worried. It’s me. My mom trusts you’re a good father, yet I harbor serious doubts.”

Jake’s expression darkened.

“Why do you feel that way?”

Calvin chuckled bitterly.

birth, you’ve been an absent figure. Over these past few years, despite being alive, you’ve essentially erased us from your life. Do you realize how frantically my mom and my sister have been

had been looking for him. Why? Likely to confirm that he was dead. Yet, he chose not to share these thoughts with Calvin. Instead, he offered a different

issues are better left for

is my responsibility to care

escape begins

twisted

are my dad, your issues with my

can take care of my family

Calvin’s attempt at looking intimidating didn’t come across as a threat at all.

narrowed his eyes but didn’t argue. Instead, he changed the

“Let’s eat.”

the dining room,

asked a nearby servant, “Where’s Elma? Why

napping,” the

mentioned she wasn’t hungry and felt

frowned and

she go