Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1052:

Refusing to let the moment pass, Elma pressed on, insistent on chitchatting. When Jake declined, she turned her attention to Kallie, her eyes pleading for support. She shifted restlessly in bed, her small movements tugging at Kallie’s heart.

Cradling her daughter’s warm, soft form, Kallie felt her resolve give way. Unable to say no, she paused to think before saying softly, “How about I tell you a story?”

Elma’s face lit up as she nodded eagerly. She then glanced at Jake and added, “I want my daddy to tell one too.”

After a brief discussion, they came to a compromise. Kallie would start the story, and Jake would pick up where she left off. For both of them, this was effortless.

Taking turns, Jake and Kallie wove a whimsical tale, full of childlike wonder. In the beginning, their storytelling flowed in harmony. But as the narrative unfolded, it veered in unexpected and surprising directions.

The story was taking a ridiculous turn, becoming more absurd with every word.

her laughter. It was soft, but in the

Kallie quickly cleared her

it,” she

silent,

was then that Kallie noticed Elma, nestled in her arms, had

Jake. His laughter was subdued,

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turned to him, startled for a moment, but then shook

want to laugh, then laugh. Don’t hold it back. If the bed shakes and wakes Elma, we’ll

at Kallie. There was a depth in his eyes, a blend of emotions he couldn’t entirely hide. For the first time in years, he felt a happiness this profound and genuine. It was

himself a small smile in

let’s sleep,” Jake