Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1136

Chapter 1136:

Edgar nodded in response, though skepticism clouded his features. That kind of reasoning could seem acceptable for ordinary couples, but it fell far short for Jake and Kallie. To them, their children were paramount. Previously, Kallie had always been Jake’s utmost priority. Although conflicts had indeed driven a wedge between Jake and Kallie, Edgar, having served Jake for many years, was convinced that Jake’s feelings for Kallie hadn’t waned, especially given the whispers of their recent reconciliation.

Edgar knew Jake well enough to understand his principles. Jake would only engage closely with a woman he truly loved. Without love, expecting Jake to maintain such intimacy was akin to coercion.

Jake had always loathed being coerced. Thus, if there was any reconciliation between him and Kallie, it stemmed purely from his own volition—because his feelings for Kallie hadn’t faded away.

Even if Jake and Kallie were separated, logically, they would handle their disagreements over their children’s futures without bitterness. They would typically sit together, calmly discussing the best paths for their children’s development. Both were committed to whatever would serve their children best, even if it meant living apart from them.

Therefore, Edgar was sure there were undoubtedly other tensions simmering beneath the surface, but Kallie shied away from discussing them. He chose not to probe further.

Edgar ignited the engine and steered the car out of the dimly lit underground garage.

in the rearview mirror, Kallie breathed a sigh of relief, though

to navigable waterways. If all proceeded without a hitch, they would arrive at the riverbank within an

to ferry them back to Burmoos. Their plan was to depart Avalon before dawn the next

and dialed Calvin, needing to hear that he and Sophie had safely returned to the Nixon family

was about to rest beside Elma, her phone erupted with a sudden vibration. Leo’s name flashed across the caller ID, sending a chill down

rejected the call

Leo, undeterred, dialed again.

had no desire to be dragged into whatever Leo wanted. It seemed likely Leo had figured out that they had left. But she sensed something was off. With Jake’s

of apprehension washed over Kallie. As she deliberated on whether to disconnect once more,

Kallie answered, her

taken Elma with me. Tell Jake that if he values my regard at all, he’ll