Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1128

Chapter 1128:

Elma sensed something was off and gently patted Kallie’s back to comfort her.

“Mom, is Lacey bothering you again? Don’t worry, next time I see my dad, I’ll tell him to give that mean woman a good talking-to. Dad loves you a lot now, and he cares about me too. He won’t let anyone hurt us.”

Elma’s words were meant to reassure Kallie.

Yet, Kallie’s heart sank at Elma’s words, a sharp pang of pain echoing through her. A wave of pity for Elma washed over her. Elma was such a kind and compassionate soul.

Right now, Elma was unaware of her father’s deception and still clung to the naive belief that Jake had brought her here to heal her.

Kallie had intended to reveal the truth to Elma. However, as she gazed upon Elma’s hopeful expression, the words caught in her throat. She resolved to abandon her plan. The truth was a harsh reality, too brutal for Elma to bear. Kallie concluded that it would be best to shield Elma from it until she was older.

Kallie fought back the tears welling up in her eyes. Taking a deep breath to compose herself, she asked, “Elma, would you like to leave with me?”

Then, a smile lit up her face as

where are

her heart heavy with a mix of emotions as

promise you’ll recover.” Elma’s face beamed with joy, and she nodded eagerly. In truth, she had been

her surroundings. She couldn’t shake the feeling of unease that

begins with ga

relief and excitement over Elma. Elma was overjoyed

can explore new places together. Dad will come with us, right? And what

will just be the two of us. Your dad won’t be coming with us. Neither will Calvin

Elma meant they couldn’t risk going to Burmoos. Jake would undoubtedly catch them. Calvin and Sophie were already safe at the Reeves family’s home. Jake wouldn’t be able to harm them, even if he

She clung to Kallie’s arm,

dad come with us? Did he upset you? You two shouldn’t argue so much. If you have a disagreement, you should talk it over. Communication can

typically imparted by adults to children. Yet, here was Elma, offering the same wisdom to her. Elma

her head, her