Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1084:

Elma soon fell asleep, her exhaustion overtaking her small frame. Clearly, she had overestimated her determination to stay awake.

The moment her eyelids grew heavy, Elma shuffled over to Kallie’s side and nestled into her lap. Kallie instinctively cradled Elma.

Maybe it was too comfortable because, within moments, Elma’s soft, steady breathing filled the room. She was fast asleep, her face serene as if lost in a pleasant dream.

Sophie, seated nearby, frowned as she watched.

“Elma was so excited about this movie and couldn’t stop talking about it. She just got up. How did she feel sleepy and fall asleep already?”

Kallie smiled softly, her fingers brushing through Elma’s hair.

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and didn’t know the full truth

keep Kallie in the dark about

Kallie, Elma was

age, her body stunted by a growth-inhibiting drug that left her frail and vulnerable. The

memories, Kallie had been lighter, happier,

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with the three kids and Jake’s sudden disappearance years ago. Smiles had become rare, and even when they came, they were

sleeping pills or visits to a

bring those memories back. All she wanted was for Kallie to stay healthy and happy, just as Kallie had hoped for her

on her lap for too long, Kallie carefully called for a

lighting her face. The flickering light

“Shall we pick another movie?