Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 408:

Kallie’s eyes widened in surprise, and she couldn’t help but ask, “Aren’t you concerned about being recognized? Even though we’re in my home, Kallie couldn’t be certain none of the servants would identify Jake.”

Jake’s pale complexion, highlighted by the long-worn mask, made the scar on his face all the more prominent. But the scar didn’t diminish Jake’s handsomeness. If anything, it added a rugged edge to his features.

Jake’s eyes swept the room with a cold, commanding gaze. “You’re the one who hired these people. Kallie, I trust your judgment. You wouldn’t bring anyone here who doesn’t know how to mind their business.”

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The few servants who recognized Jake quickly lowered their heads, avoiding his piercing stare. None dared to look at him again.

however, looked at Jake’s face with innocent curiosity,

under her scrutiny. He cleared his throat and subtly turned his face away, attempting to hide the scar. “Sophie, do you think what’s on my face is ugly? Does it scare you?” Jake asked,

with innocent assurance. “No, it doesn’t scare me. There’s a boy in my kindergarten who got scratched on his hand when

with a gentle smile, added more food to

and strong, and then

into the meal, the room filled with the quiet clinks of utensils. The silence wasn’t awkward; it was warm and comforting. For the first time in a long while,

warmth of a family gathering in years. Before heading to Halstead to take over Jake’s company, Kallie made sure to handle something important. Kallie asked Erhan to

day only heightened her anxiety. She worried that her plans might unravel. However, when Kallie and Mr. Jack publicly confirmed their engagement, Joanna’s nerves settled somewhat. It seemed she had

the matter slip from her mind. Kallie was powerless against her. With the Martel family

guilt and unease had kept her from quarreling with Ethan. So when Joanna heard that Ethan wanted to take her out to dinner, she agreed immediately, a rare smile gracing her face. It had been so long since Ethan had

thoughtfully and arrived at the appointed place, but