Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 208:

Kallie seldom witnessed Jake in such a state. He usually maintained a distant, regal demeanor around others. It seemed he was pushed to his limits this time.

Though Kallie told herself to remain detached, her concern was evident when she saw Jake so vulnerable.

Kallie scanned the room, found a small blanket, and gently draped it over Jake.

As she was about to pull her hand back, a strong grip seized her wrist with firm pressure.

Startled, Kallie whirled around to meet a pair of icy eyes.

Jake, surprised to see Kallie, released her wrist. His voice was raspy as he spoke. “Why are you here?”

Massaging her sore wrist, Kallie started to sign, saying that Sarah was not around right now, and he seemed unwell. She questioned whether he needed her to summon Sarah over.

Jake managed a smile, but it was tinged with sarcasm and a chill that belied his pale, striking features. “Really? That’s very generous of you. Considering you’re still technically my wife, orchestrating a rendezvous with my lover is quite the gesture. When did you become so obliging?”

Kallie brushed off Jake’s biting tone, attributing it to his foul mood at the moment.

Kallie made her way to a chair on the side and settled into it, her face set in a mask of indifference, as if to say, “Think whatever you like.”

Jake softened his voice as he inquired, “What’s the matter?”

Kallie shared her thoughts, stressing that tomorrow marked Roderick’s anniversary and suggested they pay their respects as they had always done.

Jake glanced at Kallie and didn’t say anything.

Kallie added she didn’t mean anything else and that she didn’t mind paying their respects separately if he found being with her uncomfortable.

Jake massaged his temples, replying, “It’s not necessary to go tomorrow. I’ve got commitments, so you’ll have to go alone. If there are arrangements to be made, just inform Edgar ahead of time. I’m exhausted and need some rest.”

and turned back to ask why he skipped Roderick’s

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Jake if Sarah mattered so much that he would miss his own

lingered, but it was no longer her place to comment. She hoped Jake wouldn’t one

his lips to

Jake pulled out his

at the awards ceremony with her, but dining with her tomorrow evening is manageable,” Jake instructed. “And Edgar, don’t mention that I’ll be visiting my grandpa’s grave. If Sarah knows, she’ll insist on coming. I need some time

“Your wife just told me she only needed tomorrow’s arrangements finalized. She didn’t

his temples, feeling the onset of a headache. “Just follow my instructions and keep it

be wise to delay by a day. The mountainous terrain around

paused and then asked, “How

said she’d wrap things up quickly, so there’s

slowly. “Then, make proper arrangements

“Understood.”

weather, Kallie set

rain arrived

a light drizzle started to fall. The path upward was

solitude. Jake adamantly suggested they purchase a mountain for Roderick’s final

in the Reeves mansion,

was seldom visited due to its

or shine, Jake and Kallie were the only ones who consistently came to pay their respects each

watched the rain trace paths down the window of her car, she sighed softly. It appeared she

rest. The thought struck her abruptly. If she passed

at the

car, the driver couldn’t resist cautioning her, “Madam, the rain’s light now,

“Don’t worry. I’m just here for a quick word