Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1046:

Concerned for Elma’s well-being, Kallie had eventually given in and tried to soothe her with food.

Worried that Elma might overreact again, Sophie softened her voice.

“Tell me about your plan, and I might consider it.”

Elma chuckled and murmured her plan into Sophie’s ear.

The concern in Sophie’s eyes dissolved into a blend of amusement and appreciation as she lightly tapped Elma’s forehead.

“Elma, you truly are the cleverest child. Don’t worry, your plan will surely succeed.”

awakened Jake, reporting that Elma had suffered a nightmare and was crying incessantly upon

hastened toward Elma’s room, he queried the servant walking alongside him, “Where’s Lacey? Why

have it. She insisted on seeing only you and Kallie.

Jake were aware of his limited patience, particularly

illness, Elma was usually rational, choosing to express her deeper feelings only in Kallie’s presence, which showed she hadn’t quite warmed up to Jake.

rather felt an unfamiliar stir of emotions. He was frustrated with Elma’s mulish stance, her refusal to take

he do? She was

and soon arrived at Elma’s room. Surprisingly, someone had gotten there before him. As Jake neared the door, Elma’s softened cries

Were you scared? It’s okay. Mommy’s here. Are you still

she comforted Elma, cradling her on her lap and tenderly patting Elma’s

Nestled in Kallie’s warm embrace, Elma felt an authentic need to cry. Though her initial sobs seemed exaggerated,