Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1047:

“No. I just wonder why my daddy hasn’t come to see me. Does he not like me? Does he not want to see me?”

Kallie considered this carefully before responding.

“Perhaps your daddy needs to rest. He has a busy day at the office tomorrow.”

Elma murmured, “That’s not true. He just doesn’t want to see me.”

As Elma’s words hung in the air, a shadow loomed suddenly over her.

Jake glanced at Elma, who sat pouting and grumbling, her arms crossed in defiance. He felt a mix of amusement and exasperation bubbling up inside him. For the past few days, he’d spent nearly every moment with her, giving her his full attention. He probably wouldn’t have left her side if it weren’t for his commitments.

Jake wasn’t exactly known for his patience, but somehow, Elma had managed to bring it out of him. Yet now, with Kallie back in the picture, he suddenly found himself being labeled as the neglectful father. The accusation felt painfully unjust.

said through gritted teeth, his tone carrying a faint edge of

Kallie’s arms, burying her

did you see that? Dad’s so mean to me! He doesn’t

at Jake, but her stern expression faltered the moment their eyes met. The

softened, and her anger dissipated. She gently patted Elma’s head, speaking

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Elma. Don’t say things like that again,

though she reached out toward Jake with a

want

slightly toward Elma. But with Elma sprawled across Kallie’s

this as well and tried to shift Elma’s

first, sweetheart. It’ll

shook her head vehemently, her curls

to hug you two at the