Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 45:

Spotting Jake on the first floor clutching food containers, Kallie froze in her tracks.

The memory of Jake forcibly kissing her in front of Gregory flashed through her mind, making her hesitant to move closer—especially today, with everyone gathered downstairs for the meal. The prospect of Jake pulling another stunt filled her with dread. It would be utterly mortifying in such a public setting.

“Why are you just standing there? Come and eat,” Jake called out, noticing her reluctance.

To her surprise, his tone was inviting rather than demanding.

Trying to appear composed, Kallie approached him cautiously. Jake guided her to a seat on the sofa and began unveiling the contents of the containers one by one.

Although the meal was brought in, the chefs and nutritionists Jake had employed were top-notch, elevating the food well above ordinary takeout.

If Jake weren’t there, Kallie might have been inclined to share the feast with everyone else. However, Jake’s presence was overwhelming, his imposing aura deterring anyone from coming too close.

Kallie lowered her gaze and began to eat hurriedly.

Jake observed her for a moment before leaning closer, his voice low. “What’s bothering you?”

Startled, Kallie nearly choked, managing to swallow her bite before turning to look at him, a flicker of confusion in her eyes.

“You’re bold now,” Jake remarked.

meal outside her usual confines. Why did Jake feel the need to comment on her behavior? Why couldn’t she just have her

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hidden from others. She covertly signed to Jake that she had the entire fifty thousand from Hayden after handling the restoration

expression darkened as he turned to

proposing to hand over the fifty thousand to him immediately

shift and instinctively

Jake sneered, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “Found your next husband already? That eager to be rid of

It was absurd. Jake was the one who had moved on to someone else. How

her reasons for the divorce,

his mind. Valued in the hundreds of millions, its sale could easily fetch a billion. Kallie had the means to pay off the twenty million he

are you in such a rush?” Jake pressed, his tone reflecting a mix of curiosity and fury when

the one rushing for a divorce. The reason behind his dragging his feet

while his anger was palpable, he simply stood up and walked away

her lips as she continued her meal. Despite the years

her meal, Kallie went

fell and the sky grew dark, Jerome’s loud voice echoed from below, announcing his arrival. “I’m

word at the banquet, Jerome had

out of the fray, Kallie turned on her desk lamp and focused on her

halting at her

you already started on the restoration of the azure glazed porcelain? Impressive!” Jerome exclaimed as he

Jerome gestured for her to remain seated. “Please, continue

smiled at Jerome, gesturing that she had just