Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 15:

Jake took a few steps back, his expression darkened.

“I’m sorry,” Kallie murmured in her heart. Unable to gesture as the sickness took over, she reached for some napkins on the table instead.

Soon after, Jake helped Kallie sit up, gently wiping her lips clean of vomit with a napkin. He then handed her a glass of water. Jake’s care was reminiscent of their younger days, gentle and patient, showing no signs of irritation.

He assisted Kallie in rinsing her mouth and taking a few sips of water. Kallie then reclined on the sofa, her eyes closed.

“Feeling dizzy?” Jake’s voice broke the silence.

Kallie nodded, her eyes still shut.

Jake fell silent. The sound of rustling indicated a servant arriving to clean the floor. Moments later, Jake asked the butler to bring a cup of milk. He helped Kallie sit up again, and as she sipped the milk, her dizziness began to subside. She softly gestured her gratitude to Jake.

Jake’s smile was tender as he softly stroked her hair, his tone gentle. However, his following words cast a cold shadow over her, chilling her to the core.

“Make sure you keep your distance from other men from now on. You are my wife,” he stated firmly.

Kallie’s nod was mechanical, her mind racing. He had laid down his command about the boundaries, but what of his own actions with Sarah? What significance did she hold in his life?

Jake appeared content with Kallie’s answer. Rising from his chair, he left the room.

to sit up and send a text to Linsey. “How’s your brother

It was my brother’s

was only trying to help her,

Kallie decided

the study, only to find it vacant. She then opened the bedroom door and heard the sound of running water from the bathroom. Jake was showering. Was he intending to spend the night here? What would Sarah

Suddenly, the door swung open, releasing a cloud of steam that enveloped

you need?” Jake

to find the edge of his towel, which added to her discomfort. She instinctively

request for a favor,

darkened. “What

again. She pleaded with Jake not to make things difficult for Ethan. She

protect him?” Jake’s voice

gesturing her apology for

believe it’s your fault, then apologize properly,” Jake said as he casually sat on the bed, his legs apart in a pose that commanded

cheeks flamed with shame, but she knew

He was typically the initiator, and now, reversing roles, she

muttered under his breath, pulling her

on her lip, holding back

knew, she had

in the large bed. Jake had already departed.

night. “Babe, my brother was released! You must