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

get to her. She’ll be okay.

descend the mountain, a trek that felt agonizingly slow despite their

already rushed ahead, his determination to ensure Elma’s

reached the base, they were met with unexpected news. Elma had regained consciousness but hadn’t been sent to the hospital. Relief

starts at

seen by a

feel at ease until she’s checked out

could echo her concern, a clipped, condescending voice

be necessary,” Lacey said, emerging from the shadows with a

stable. Moving her now would be reckless and could

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

were careful, conciliatory, and an attempt to avoid

Lacey’s expression darkened

supposed to

you feel,

had been standing nearby, stepped in with