Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 398:

Kallie lifted her head, her eyes wide with disbelief. They were only pretending. He didn’t need to say that. However, she chose not to let it bother her.

After Kallie was done dealing with the reporters, she gently slipped out of Jake’s embrace.

As Kallie reached the door and slid into the car, ready to leave, she was taken aback to see Jake shamelessly following her and slipping into the seat beside her. Her eyes widened in surprise as she asked, “What are you doing? Weren’t we just acting?”

Jake blinked innocently and replied, “We need to keep up the pretense. There might be reporters lurking in the shadows. We should head home together. Actually, we are going to your place.”

Under Kallie’s disapproving gaze, Jake quickly added, “Moreover, I haven’t seen our daughter in ages.” A bitter smile donned his face.

Kallie opened her mouth to respond but ultimately chose silence. She realized she didn’t have the right to deny Jake the chance to see Sophie.

about not having her father

love and support from both her mother and father as she grew

steadfast encouragement and protection, Sophie

Sophie seemed sad occasionally. Therefore, she didn’t refuse Jake. “I’ll take you to see her, but heed my warning. If you are not genuinely fond of her and fail to treat her well, I would prefer you to keep your distance.

gaze was as cold as ice,

complex swirl of emotions. She had grown up. She was no longer the quiet girl who silently followed him and was

offered no flowery reassurances. His true intentions were revealed through his actions, which spoke louder and truer than any

at

noting that the class was still in session. She decided to

the final bell rang, and most of the children had

who was still in the classroom. The teacher looked puzzled when she heard Kallie’s question.

you mean? Are you saying someone took her pretending to be