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.”

reluctantly rose from her chair. After a few steps, she paused and turned back to ask why he skipped Roderick’s anniversary this year since he

Stay tuned at gαℓησν𝑒ℓs․com

Sarah has an award ceremony that I

a constricting sensation in her chest. She was itching to ask Jake if Sarah mattered

bit her tongue and said nothing. Her discontent with Jake’s choices lingered, but it was no longer her place to comment.

clearly perceived the faint shadow of disappointment in Kallie’s gaze. As he watched her walk away, he parted his lips to

Jake pulled out his phone and dialed

and can’t be at the awards ceremony with her, but dining with her tomorrow evening is manageable,” Jake instructed.

she only needed tomorrow’s arrangements finalized. She didn’t expect

onset of a headache. “Just follow my instructions and keep it simple. No

Everything will be arranged,” Edgar assured him. “However, the forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow. It might be wise to delay by a day. The mountainous terrain around the graveyard could be

then asked, “How

to go. She said she’d wrap things up quickly,

proper

“Understood.”

weather, Kallie set out early

arrived earlier

the base of the mountain, a light drizzle started to fall. The path

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

of placing Roderick’s ashes in the Reeves mansion, they were interred in the

was seldom visited due to its

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

paths down the window of her car, she sighed

her abruptly. If she passed away, perhaps no one would continue to visit

sighed at

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

worry. I’m just here for