Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1049:

As Elma lay there, feeling drowsy, her goal for the day suddenly flashed in her mind. She quickly jolted awake. She couldn’t afford to sleep, not when she had a mission to complete.

With that thought in mind, Elma cleared her throat and sweetly said to Kallie, “Mom, I feel sleepy now.”

Kallie flushed, pulling away slightly. She replied, “Let me change you first, and then you can sleep.”

Jake quickly seized the chance to retreat.

“I’ll step outside for a moment.”

“No!” Elma’s voice rang out, strong and insistent. Her small hands grabbed at both of them.

stay with me!” Elma insisted,

Jake exchanged glances, silently acknowledging the hint of resignation

you, or

“Why not?”

Kallie hesitated, momentarily caught off

had happened in the past, Kallie turned

tone gentle as he explained, “Because we’re divorced, sweetheart. It’s not something people in our situation usually

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words. He knew Elma and the other two children understood this, though it had never been openly

past and decided to be with Clayton, their divorce would inevitably come

could ask anything more, Jake gently cut

Elma, some bonds, once broken, are hard to