Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 407:

Jake let go of Lenny’s collar, his tone turning somber. “I understand, but don’t spout that kind of nonsense again. I’m well aware I don’t deserve her. It’s no surprise she treats me the way she does.”

Lenny was about to argue further, but Edgar shot him a glance, silently urging him to drop it.

Despite Lenny’s usual calm demeanor, something about Kallie seemed to get under his skin, making him unusually agitated. Still wary of Jake’s temper, Lenny asked cautiously, “Mr. Reeves, are we heading back now?”

Jake shook his head, his voice heavy with resolve. “No. I won’t go back.”

Jake turned to Edgar with determination. “Start the car. We’re following her.”

Kallie had no idea Jake would trail her all the way home. Once home, Kallie busied herself in the kitchen, preparing a meal for Sophie. As she emerged with the dishes, a servant approached, mentioning guests.

familiar figure lounging on

instant, crossing the room to reach her. He took her wrist gently but firmly. “No, I’m not

expression hardened. “This is my house, Jake. I have every right to ask you to go. I understand you want to apologize to me, but you have done a lot. The

throat, but he held on to her hand, unwilling

you and Sophie. I know you don’t care about what people say, but Sophie is still young. If rumors spread in high society, what do you think will happen to her? Do

you’re saying, but that doesn’t change the

into fiction with

smile spread across Sophie’s face, her

her seat at the table and, with a cool tone, said, “I only cooked for

during dinner.” But Sophie, ever the considerate one, didn’t miss a beat. She requested an extra bowl from the servant and carefully served some of her food to Jake. “Mommy’s cooking is too good

“Sophie, if you keep giving your food away, you’ll end up