Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 50:

“Why are you loitering there? Need a personal invitation?” Steven’s voice sliced through Kallie’s thoughts as he breezed past her into the hospital room while she lingered at the doorway.

Feeling slightly sheepish, Kallie stepped inside, her movements tentative as she gestured her previous assumption that Jake was seriously ill.

“He collapsed at the office and was rushed here by his assistant,” Steven said, focusing on adjusting the monitors beside the hospital bed. His words were a mixture of clinical efficiency and subtle concern.

“He skipped breakfast and only fueled up on coffee. Then, during the lunch meeting, he opted for wine. No wonder he’s passed out,” Steven remarked.

Kallie observed Jake’s pallid complexion, a twinge of pain gnawing at her heart. Despite hiring chefs and nutritionists for her own well-being, Jake neglected his own health.

Kallie fought to maintain a composed expression, not wanting to reveal the depth of her concern. With a tight-lipped nod, she acknowledged Steven’s words.

“So, Mrs. Reeves, if you have the time, could you bring him some food? He’s quite particular and has refused the hospital fare,” Steven added.

Jake glanced at Steven, a hint of irritation crossing his features. “Considering how dreadful hospital food is, I’m surprised you’d even suggest it,” he quipped.

“Hey, I eat it every day. How bad could it be?” Steven retorted, shooting Jake a pointed glare before turning back to Kallie. “Will that be alright with you?”

Kallie nodded briskly in response.

Relieved to find that Jake’s condition was merely due to exhaustion rather than a more serious ailment, Kallie exhaled a sigh of relief as she exited the hospital room. She felt her legs weaken with each step.

Returning to her car, Kallie instructed the driver to take her home. Once settled in, she reached out to Linsey. She had confided in Linsey about Jake’s fainting and now expressed how she couldn’t rush into the divorce considering the circumstances.

your

was unwell now, and she felt compelled to care for him, at least for a while longer. She just couldn’t bring herself

from Linsey, and Kallie

came. “This isn’t your burden to bear. If he truly valued family, if he appreciated the effort you put into preparing his meals, perhaps it wouldn’t have come to this. You woke up early every day to cook for him, but did he ever truly appreciate it? Kallie, don’t blame yourself. This isn’t your

was a comforting balm to Kallie’s soul. She knew she could always count on her friend to stand by

returning home, Kallie felt a sense of purpose wash over her. Without hesitation, she

meticulously prepared the ingredients for dinner, awaiting Kallie’s direction. Inquiring about tonight’s dish choices, Kallie carefully selected three dishes to cook herself

if his tastes had shifted, there were

dishes, packing them up with precision before instructing the driver to

the hospital

unexpected encounter ensued, their presence colliding at the room’s entrance. In a moment of hesitation, Sarah brazenly

I’ve brought you dinner.” Sarah’s voice dripped with false sweetness, a smug undertone betraying her demeanor. Ignoring Kallie as if she were invisible, Sarah deposited the bag she carried onto the bedside table before assisting Jake with

for you. Chef Damon personally prepared it, ensuring it’s far superior to any home-cooked meal!” Sarah boasted, her gaze pointedly drifting

fruit,” Sarah added, casting a dismissive glance at Kallie, who stood by, feeling a pang of

shake the sense of being an

in the presence of Sarah’s effortless elegance, she felt as though her

attention to his presence as he stepped

the IV drip, his features contorting in distaste upon

Steven’s reaction was far from

in his inquiry. “You intend

her attempt to rally Jake’s support falling flat as she faced his silent demeanor.

her, his words cutting through her attempt at explanation. “What’s that smell on you? Are you