Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 10:

Jake’s kiss, heavy with the scent of alcohol and his own distinct aroma, was forceful. Kallie resisted briefly before melting into his arms. Their intimate moment was shattered by the shrill ring of Jake’s phone.

They both jerked back to reality, and Jake, with a furrowed brow, snatched up his phone. Kallie, knowing too well who would call at such an hour, stepped back and slumped against the couch, her gaze falling to the floor. What role did she play in Jake’s life, exactly?

“Why haven’t you come to my place yet? Did you forget your promise?” The living room, cloaked in the silence of the night, carried Sarah’s petulant voice to Kallie’s ears.

“I thought we agreed you wouldn’t see your mute wife again… Yet, you’ve ignored how I feel and taken her side! Now I’m the one in trouble, and you’re not there for me.” Sarah’s complaint dwindled into a prolonged moan, her tone shifting to that of a long-suffering spouse.

A wave of sadness washed over Kallie.

“Kallie is sick,” Jake responded, dismissing Sarah’s complaints.

“But I’m sick too… I’ve got a headache, just caught a cold, and I think I’m about to start my period. Jake, won’t you come and check on me?” Sarah’s voice was sticky and needy over the phone, and Kallie found it unbearable. She walked over to Jake, signaling to him that she was fine with him checking on Sarah.

Jake’s face turned icy in an instant. Did Kallie really not want him to stay? Did she no longer want to share the villa with him?

However, Kallie misread his frustration as anger over her overhearing his conversation. She quickly dropped her gaze and gestured her apology.

the

Jake replied tersely, standing up. He didn’t

tears slid down her cheeks. She desperately wanted Jake to stay, to be

had always pretended she didn’t love Jake. Yet, only she knew the depth of her love for him,

next morning, Kallie returned to the bookstore, but this time

trouble you? He

not reveal that Jake had been with Sarah after dropping her off last night, mustered a forced smile and gestured

hand on the table. “At least he has some sense, not just blindly running after

a small chuckle and

I’ve thought it all through. If that bitch has the nerve to call the police, I’ll make sure they

Kallie waved her hands frantically, her desire to distance Linsey from trouble

it’s tough for you to be caught

Kallie shifted

are you doing?”

on a serious expression, her sign language suggesting her decision to quit while the money was her silent compensation for the

“Is Jake forcing you to quit your job? You can divorce him and stay with me. I’ll take care of you! My family might not