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.

send a text to Linsey. “How’s your brother doing? I’m really sorry. This is

up, sweetheart! It was my brother’s decision to speed. Don’t worry. I’m handling it, and he’ll be out

Kallie felt a surge of guilt. Ethan was only trying to help her, and now

decided to

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

not noticing when the water ceased. Suddenly, the door swung open, releasing a cloud of steam that enveloped Kallie. Jake stood before

me? What do you need?” Jake teased with

Kallie looked down, only to find the edge of his towel, which

request for a favor, finally lifting her

expression darkened. “What is

gestured cautiously that Ethan 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 to go after

to protect him?” Jake’s voice was

head, gesturing

apologize properly,” Jake said as he casually sat on the bed, his legs apart in

with shame, but she knew Jake wouldn’t intervene unless

Kallie approached Jake awkwardly, straddling him and placing her hands on his shoulders. He was typically the initiator, and now,

his breath, pulling

on her

knew, she

alone in the large bed. Jake had already departed. She wondered

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