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.

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 trying to track

Why? Likely to confirm that he was dead. Yet, he chose not

issues are better left

to sort out. I am your father, and it is my responsibility

begins

twisted

Since you are my dad, your issues with my mom inevitably ripple through to

I don’t need your protection. I can take care of my family

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

narrowed his eyes but didn’t

“Let’s eat.”

room, where dinner was

servant, “Where’s Elma? Why isn’t she here? Is she

napping,” the

hungry and felt

Jake frowned and checked

did she go