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.

lounging on the sofa. Her annoyance was immediate,

instant, crossing the room to reach her.

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 past is

held on to her hand, unwilling

what people say, but Sophie is still young. If rumors spread in high society, what do you think

tone softened slightly. “I get what you’re saying, but that doesn’t change the fact that

into fiction with

gently, and his playful smile spread across Sophie’s face, her laughter filling the room. Seeing Jake and Sophie getting along so effortlessly only deepened

her seat at the table and, with a cool tone, said,

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

out a resigned sigh. “Sophie, if you keep giving