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.

not doesn’t matter. You saved Sophie today,

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

that be rude of me?

owe you, Kallie. I’m willing to

She could sense the sincerity behind his words, and her heart raced. Kallie turned away, not trusting herself to meet

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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.

cutting him off before he could continue. “Okay, enough of that. Go back to Sophie. She is

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

broke wide and genuine, brighter than ever. His eyes lit up with joy. “Alright, I get it. But tell me, honey, what do you want to eat? I’ll have it brought