Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1245:

Kallie scrambled to gather her things, ready to leave. But just as she finished packing, a servant appeared at her door.

“Mrs. White thought you’d be awake by now. She’s asked me to invite you to join her for dinner.”

Kallie glanced at the darkening sky, her expression hesitant.

“Please thank her for me, but I really can’t stay. My kids must be worried sick. What if I propose that I’ll find time to spend with Gracelyn in the next few days? Please let her know.”

Kallie headed toward the exit, but the servant stepped in her path.

With a sigh, the servant spoke in a tone laced with subtle warning.

“Miss Nixon, you must understand. Since you arrived, Mrs. White has been eating and taking her medication without complaint. If you leave now, she might regress. Couldn’t you stay just a little longer?”

Kallie’s patience thinned, frustration flickering in her eyes.

her. But I

voice trailed off, almost revealing Jake’s situation, but she caught herself. Taking a steadying breath, she said firmly, “I have

darkening. She slowly approached Kallie, her voice dripping with

Mrs. White.

to her tone. Sensing something was off, Kallie couldn’t

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yelled, “Is

moments, the

erratically and may want to harm me.

on

been planned all along. She could have walked away, but her fleeting moment of compassion had

and fear, Kallie looked around warily,

you, if I disappear,

servant laughed,

visiting family. And since you promised to care for Mrs. White, you’ll stay. Now that her grandson is gone, you should stay and fulfill your promise. Don’t even think about leaving. If you miss your kids, we can bring them here. That way, Mrs. White

too weak to break free. Her limbs trembled, but her