Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1401:

Being roughly the same age as Elma, Jeanette had always held a special place in Kallie’s heart.

Despite her disdain for Lacey’s actions, Kallie harbored no ill will toward Jeanette. She knew Jake had been supporting Jeanette’s studies abroad, even after Lacey’s downfall.

This didn’t bother Kallie in the slightest. She understood. She would have done the same in Jake’s shoes. After all, Jeanette was innocent of her sister’s misdeeds. As parents, they couldn’t bear the thought of a child suffering needlessly.

What truly baffled Kallie was Jeanette’s sudden return. Why would she leave her studies abroad and show up at their doorstep? Could she be in some kind of trouble? If that were the case, she could have easily reached out to Jake. He might not be the most outwardly affectionate person, but he wouldn’t ignore a plea for help.

A disturbing thought crept into Kallie’s mind—a suspicion that could explain the children’s animosity toward Jeanette.

doesn’t mean Jeanette was involved. However, if you’re not ready to forgive her, that’s perfectly fine.

added, gently stroking Elma’s hair, “It was her sister who caused you harm,

note of confusion lingered in her voice. “But Mom, when Jeanette left, she

she came?” Kallie inquired

to see Lacey,” Elma huffed, her voice laced with indignation. “I told her she couldn’t see Lacey anymore unless she stopped taking handouts from

was crystal clear. Jeanette was trying to

for Jeanette. They simply wanted her to pick a side. After all, Lacey’s insidious poisoning had taken a severe toll on Elma’s health. Elma was now much more susceptible to illness, her health significantly compromised compared to other children her age. If Jeanette wanted to continue benefiting from the Reeves family’s generosity, she needed to sever all ties with

were furious with Jeanette for crying

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I figure we might have been a bit harsh with her, and if the media