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.

text to Linsey. “How’s your brother

yourself up, sweetheart! It

words, Kallie felt a surge of guilt. Ethan was only trying to

to act, Kallie decided to

the study, only to find it vacant. She then opened the bedroom door and heard the sound of running water from the bathroom.

noticing when the water ceased. Suddenly, the door swung open, releasing a cloud of steam that enveloped Kallie. Jake stood

for me? What do you need?” Jake teased with

gaze, Kallie looked down, only to find the edge of his towel, which added to her discomfort. She instinctively retreated

managed to sign her request for a favor, finally lifting

darkened. “What

didn’t mean to do it and promised not to see him again. She pleaded with Jake not to make things difficult for Ethan. She knew of Jake’s influence. If he chose

protect him?” Jake’s voice

gesturing her apology for the

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 attention. His

she knew Jake wouldn’t intervene unless she

He was

Jake muttered under his

bit down on her lip, holding back

next thing Kallie knew, she had drifted

she awoke alone in the large bed. Jake had already departed. She

phone displayed a message from Linsey from the previous night. “Babe, my brother was released! You must have talked