Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1039:

Kallie spoke to Lacey with a cool tone.

“If you want to make amends, help Elma get better. If Elma’s condition hasn’t improved by tomorrow morning, let’s go through Mr. Reeves’ suggestion of seeking a second opinion from other physicians.”

Lacey’s frustration was evident as she observed Kallie’s assertive demeanor, clenching her jaw. For her grand scheme of marrying Jake, she knew better than to warrant his disgust. Biting back her anger, Lacey lowered her head, appearing compliant as she nodded.

Seeing this, Jake had no more to add. His views were in line with Kallie’s. If other choices had been available, he wouldn’t have chosen to keep Lacey either.

Jake and Kallie then walked into the room to check on Elma.

much better now,

joy seeing her parents together by her bedside. She grasped Jake’s

the hot spring made me sick. It’s not my mom’s fault. I insisted on going. Please don’t blame her, okay?” Her voice

up with sorrow as she gently

Jake’s heart, and

first time Kallie had witnessed Jake smile since her memory loss. His smile was like

of beauty but hadn’t expected a man’s

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me ‘Mom’ and you ‘Dad.’ Mr. Reeves, is

Kallie the day before, Jake had expected this moment. Yet, he was at a loss as to whether he should recount their shared past to Kallie, whether it was joyful or grim. Revealing those old stories might bring her memories back.

their joyful days—was the very reason he couldn’t bring himself to distance himself from her. He knew he was