Chapter 496:
Kallie reached the stairwell, closing the door behind her. In the dimly lit space, the soft glow of the green emergency light was the only source of illumination. She stood still, breathing deeply, allowing the darkness to swallow her as she slowly regained her composure.
Just then, she heard footsteps approaching. She turned quickly, ready to defend herself, but a firm hand grasped her wrist before she could react. A familiar voice spoke softly. “If I had been a second slower, you would’ve slapped me.”
The tension in Kallie’s eyes eased, though her annoyance lingered. “You were sneaking up on me. How am I supposed to know it wasn’t someone with bad intentions? You can’t blame me for that.”
Jake released her wrist and stood across from her, his expression serious, as if searching for something in her face. “Are you still angry with me?”
Kallie hesitated, unsure how to respond. What she had said to him before had been a bit too much. After everything that happened today and seeing how Jake had protected Sophie, her feelings were no longer as clear.
speaking softly. “Whether mad or not doesn’t matter. You saved Sophie today, and for that, I’m
“It doesn’t matter as long as you don’t hold anything against me,” he said softly, his eyes locking onto hers. “If you ever need anything, just call me. I promise I’ll never push you
conflicted. “Wouldn’t that be rude of me? I can’t take advantage
owe you, Kallie. I’m willing to do
sense the sincerity behind his words, and her heart raced. Kallie turned away, not trusting herself to
chapter
words escaped before she could stop them. Jake hastily stepped forward. “No, I’ve only ever said that to you,” he said firmly. “Not to anyone else—Jack, who has done me favors in the past. I’ve wronged you and ignored your feelings. I owe you, Kallie, and I want to make things right. I’ve been proud, and I’ve done things wrong, but I’m only willing to compromise for you. Don’t believe
him off before he could continue. “Okay, enough of that. Go
of amusement in her voice. “And don’t say things like
brighter than ever. His eyes lit up with joy. “Alright, I get it. But tell me, honey, what do you want to
[HOT]Read novel Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape Chapter 496
Novel Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape has been published to Chapter 496 with new, unexpected details. It can be said that the author Novelxo invested in the Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape is too heartfelt. After reading Chapter 496, I left my sad, but gentle but very deep. Let's read now Chapter 496 and the next chapters of Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape series at Good Novel Online now.