Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 950:

“I’m aware of your purpose here, but just to set things straight, I won’t let Elma go with you. She is my daughter as well. She’s safe here, with me.”

At his declaration, Kallie’s laugh was tinged with scorn.

“Really, Jake? Are you so boldly claiming her as your own now? Remember, Elma has been with me all this time. How many moments have you actually spent with her? Even if you think to take her away, don’t you think you ought to consider her wishes? Is she happy with your arrangements?”noveldrama

Jake found himself at a loss for words. He had devoted the past several days to ensuring Elma’s happiness. Although Elma seemed joyful in his presence, he could tell she yearned for Kallie.

The servant caring for Elma had confided in Jake that Elma had been restless, often crying at night and longing to return home. Yet, considering Elma’s well-being, Jake was convinced he needed to approach the situation this way.

Jake took a seat across from Kallie. Their confrontations were rare, and the tension in the air was palpable. His tone was cold as he spoke.

“That’s not the issue here. If you genuinely cared about Elma, why on earth did you not rush her to the hospital sooner? What held you back from addressing her health concerns immediately?”

Kallie’s anger flared even more at his insinuation. She smirked, her words forced out between tightly clenched teeth.

“And what makes you think I neglected her medical needs? Just because you’re out of the loop doesn’t mean I’ve been idle. Jake, you really ought to stop painting me as the villain here.”

Kallie’s voice trembled as she spoke, her emotions suddenly overwhelmed by a wave of frustration. She was perplexed and heartbroken over how their lives had spiraled into this painful moment. She had no desire to dissect the painful memories or reflect on what could have been.

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For years, Kallie had been silently vigilant about Elma’s health, sneaking Elma off to countless medical appointments without making a show of it.

Kallie was not only vigilant about Elma’s physical health but also deeply concerned about her emotional well-being. She had managed to keep the growth-inhibiting drugs inside Elma’s system a closely guarded secret. The reality of Elma being eight but appearing as a five-year-old was something she feared would disrupt her daughter’s understanding of herself.

Kallie never believed children should follow orders blindly without their own spark of individuality. She believed every child deserved a voice, and maintaining their own boundaries while upholding their inherent dignity was crucial. As a mother, her duty was to shield her children’s self-esteem, not to let anyone diminish it, least of all herself.

Noticing the tears that now sparkled in Kallie’s eyes, Jake’s face softened, marred by a sudden surge of unease. He inwardly chastised himself, wondering if his earlier words had been unnecessarily cruel.

Lacey caught Jake’s moment of hesitation and quickly moved to his side.

With a deliberate turn of her head, Lacey exposed the reddened half of her face, a stark mark from a recent slap, courtesy of Kallie. Her voice, while firm, carried a hint of mock conciliation as she addressed Kallie.

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