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.

felt much better

her bedside.

made me sick. It’s not my mom’s fault. I insisted on going. Please don’t blame

sorrow as she

struck Jake’s heart, and he smiled

since her memory loss.

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

Mₒᵣₑ ᵤₚdₐₜₑₛ ᵢₙ gₐₗₙₒᵥₑₗₛ.?ₒₘ

Kallie expressed her astonishment and confusion, “Elma just called me ‘Mom’ and you ‘Dad.’

joyful or grim. Revealing those old stories

Jake knew 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