Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1154:

Sophie, unfazed by the worry, gave Kallie a reassuring smile.

“Mom, perhaps you should take your own advice. Elma mentioned your many restless nights. You really should get some rest.”

Kallie shook her head dismissively.

“I’m fine, really. Just feeling a bit down.”

Sophie’s expression turned serious, a hint of conflict in her gaze. She hesitated but then spoke her mind.

“Mom, this might not be the right time, but you need to hear this. A few days back, we got an invite to his and Lacey’s engagement party. He hopes Calvin and I will come.”

Sophie bit her lip, casting a worried look at her mother.

composed and simply

It seems they care too

out a relieved breath upon seeing her mother’s calm demeanor. Suddenly, she felt a wave of frustration without any

It’s absurd how heartless he can be. I can’t believe I once

to see him as your father, but remember, he is

Sophie was clearly troubled.

bonds mean nothing to him. His

at

extent of Jake and Lacey’s schemes, Sophie had pieced together bits of their plans. This only deepened her disdain for him. The more she had once respected him,

mix of amusement and

any

the rise of the Nixon Group, it stood no chance against the well-established Reeves empire. Engaging in a direct confrontation could devastate both sides, possibly bankrupting the Nixon Group. Such an outcome might bring some satisfaction, but Kallie

while Kallie was overseas. Kallie feared their impulsive actions might provoke Jake. Should that happen,