Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 978

Chapter 978:

“It’s different, you know.”

Jake had spent time with Elma and Sophie. He had watched Elma grow from a tiny baby to her current age. But he had never been there when Calvin grew up. Maybe Calvin had a point in chastising him. He wasn’t exactly the epitome of fatherhood.

Leo, picking up on Jake’s unease, began to share his own story.

“I have two children, yet it’s quite the opposite of your situation. My daughter isn’t too close to me because their mother died when they were just little. I’ve been their caretaker ever since, but as the years slipped by, they matured. My daughter formed her own opinions and became reluctant to confide in me. She finds it awkward to open up to me, perhaps because I’m a man. However, there are matters children keep to themselves, and it’s crucial for adults to reach out and talk. Effective communication is key to resolving such issues.”

Jake absorbed Leo’s words in thoughtful silence, a faint gleam of resolve igniting in his gaze. He patted Leo’s shoulder with newfound appreciation.

“I get what you’re saying. Thanks for sharing this with me. You know, you should head home early today and catch up with your kids.”

she had just begun her meal after waking, he opted not to intrude. Instead, he found solace in

that the butler located Calvin, approaching with a respectful

your father

ᗰσ𝓇𝑒 υ𝐩𝓭𝑎𝓉𝑒𝓈 ι𝐧 ɢ𝒶𝐥𝓷𝑜𝐯𝑒𝓁𝓈.𝒸𝑜𝓂

dismissed the

to see him right now. Tell him you couldn’t

replied, “I’m afraid that won’t suffice as an excuse. The estate is monitored, and there’s a camera directly above you. Your father might even

surveillance camera’s flashing red light. He clenched his

wants to force a confrontation, he can try. I

spoken than Jake’s voice rang

yourself a man, yet you flee from confrontation. Did your mother teach you to be so timid?” Stung by the criticism of his mother, Calvin surged to his feet, fury etched across his face as he met Jake’s advancing figure with a

to speak of her that

his