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.

mild fever, Elma felt much better

bedside. She grasped Jake’s hand with one hand

cheek against Jake’s hand, Elma said with a playful tone, “Dad, the hot spring made me sick. It’s not my mom’s fault. I insisted on

with sorrow as she gently

Jake’s heart, and he smiled gently, saying,

the first time Kallie had witnessed Jake smile since her memory loss. His smile was like the first warm breeze of spring,

believed in the allure of beauty but hadn’t expected a

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me ‘Mom’ and you ‘Dad.’ Mr. Reeves, is there something you want to tell

joyful or grim. Revealing those old stories might bring her memories back. And if it did, she might stay by his side with ulterior motives, just like before,

he could have simply driven Kallie away, her current self—much like the one he had loved profoundly during their joyful days—was the very reason he couldn’t bring himself to distance himself from her. He knew he was somewhat