Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 998:

In that instant, Kallie felt as though she were teetering on the edge of madness, overwhelmed by a tidal wave of shock that pounded relentlessly at her temples, sparking a fierce, splitting headache.

Initially, Kallie had resolved to approach the situation with calmness and poised questions, but the torrent of emotions washed away her composure. Her heart pounded with uncertainty. Had her intense outburst terrified the girl, who claimed to be her daughter?

Across from Kallie, Sophie seemed to detect the turbulence stirring within her. Sophie’s eyes, wide and alert, captured Kallie’s conflicted gaze, clouded by an unreadable expression.

Tears welled up in Sophie’s eyes as she reached out, her small hand trembling as it found Kallie’s. With a voice choked by emotion, she stated, “Mom, you’re just pretending, right? You remember everything, don’t you?”

Facing Sophie, whose tears now streamed down her cheeks, Kallie felt a pang of unexplained sorrow. Despite not recognizing Sophie, the sight of her crying tugged at Kallie’s heartstrings. Sophie’s visage, delicate and doll-like, stirred something within her.

her voice soft yet laden with

gone. I don’t think I have any

her disbelief tangible as she shook her

of it. I am your daughter. Is it because you despise my dad and me? Do you wish to abandon us for Clayton? Tell me, does your

the heart of

forehead as a distant

If you do, then please, bring him here. We need to sort this out once and for all. I honestly can’t recall ever having a daughter like you. It’s not that I’m rejecting you

response was swift and desperate, her voice quivering

aside if you truly want to stay with him, but please, don’t erase me from your life. Mom,

the first time, Sophie’s heart shattered completely. Tears cascaded down her cheeks, her sobs so wrenching that her breath came in sharp,

been by Kallie’s side, her entire existence orbiting around her. Now, faced with Kallie’s steadfast denial, Sophie felt as