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.

children. “Jeanette’s sister may have done some terrible things, but that doesn’t mean Jeanette was involved. However, if you’re not ready to forgive her,

was her sister who

her voice. “But Mom,

Jeanette mention why she came?”

told her she couldn’t see Lacey anymore unless she stopped taking handouts from the

was crystal clear. Jeanette was trying to have her cake and eat

on Elma’s health. Elma was now much more susceptible to illness, her

for crying and demanding to

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