Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 429:

Over time, Kallie’s condition improved markedly, and her demeanor toward Jake grew increasingly warm. Jake wasn’t surprised by this shift; after all, he had hurt her inadvertently before.

As for tracking Joanna down, Jake received no updates from his contacts. Life proceeded quietly. Yet, Jake sensed that calm would not last.

One morning, a servant rushed to find Jake. “Sir, there’s been an incident with Miss Nixon. Please, follow me!” Alarmed, Jake hurried over with the servant.

Arriving at Kallie’s room, Jake found it empty, with only the sound of running water from the bathroom. Confused, Jake glanced at the servant, awaiting an explanation. The servant’s voice carried a tinge of embarrassment.

“Miss Nixon insisted on showering alone today, though we usually assist her. I stayed nearby, just in case something happened. Then, I heard her scream.

fallen, I believe, but she vehemently refused help. I didn’t dare to barge in, fearing it might provoke

in; instead, he knocked respectfully on the door. “What’s wrong, Kallie? Did you slip? Please, can we have someone come in to check on you?

followed his words. Growing anxious, Jake knocked harder and called out, “Kallie, are

bathtub had overflowed, creating a veil of mist through which he spotted Kallie collapsed on the floor. The sight of blood staining the tiles sent a sharp pang through his

deep breath to steady himself, Jake draped a bath towel over her before attempting

and we need to tend to your injury.” Her resistance ebbed slightly at his words. She finally relented, pushing his hand away

a towel over her shoulders. Kallie’s leg bore a frightful wound, though it

expression unreadable. After a tense

up, surprise etched on his features as he met

her head away with a hint of embarrassment. “I must have fallen. It’s odd, but the fall seemed to clear my head.