Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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

anything against me,” he said softly, his eyes locking onto

head, feeling a little conflicted. “Wouldn’t that be

“It’s alright. I owe

not trusting herself to meet his gaze, thoughts swirling in her mind. Had he said these words to others

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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

off before he could continue. “Okay, enough of that. Go back to Sophie. She is probably scared being alone in

hint of amusement in her voice. “And don’t say things like that again. Sophie might

had been tense, but Kallie’s undertone made him smile. His smile broke wide and genuine, brighter than ever. His eyes lit up with joy. “Alright, I