Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1096:

Without even changing out of her wet clothes, Sophie ran to find Kallie and Jake, her tears reflecting her mounting dread. No one could have predicted the day would take such a turn.

The moment Kallie heard that Elma had fallen into the water, terror gripped her like a vice. Her legs gave out beneath her, the ground tilting in a dizzying blur.

Jake’s arms were around Kallie in an instant, steadying her before she could collapse completely.

“I’ll take care of it,” Jake murmured, his voice low and strained with guilt.

“This is my fault. I should’ve been paying closer attention.”

Kallie clutched his arm tightly, her fingers trembling. Her voice quivered, but there was an edge of determination in it.

“No, Jake. It’s not your fault. Elma will be fine. She has to be.”

Tears welled in Kallie’s eyes as she whispered, “If anyone’s to blame, it’s me. I should’ve been awake. If anything happens to her…” Her words faltered, dissolving into silence, but the anguish in her expression spoke louder than words.

Jake pulled Kallie close, his embrace firm and grounding.

he said

her. She’ll be okay.

had to descend the mountain, a trek that felt agonizingly

ahead, his determination to ensure Elma’s

but hadn’t been sent to the hospital. Relief washed over them, but the lingering

starts at

needs to be seen by a doctor,” Kallie said

feel at ease until she’s

her concern, a clipped, condescending voice sliced through the

Lacey said, emerging from the shadows with a practiced

condition is stable. Moving her now would be reckless

anything outright—after all, Lacey had saved Elma. Softening her tone, she said, “Lacey, I really appreciate what you’ve done, but I still think Elma should have a full check-up at the hospital. If it’s inconvenient, I can arrange for a doctor to come here. Otherwise, I won’t be able

careful, conciliatory, and an attempt

Lacey’s expression

to mean?”

how you feel, I’ll leave

been standing nearby, stepped in with a sharp