Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 523:

Without a word, Jake stepped closer and gently took the hairdryer from Kallie’s hand, his fingers sliding softly through her damp hair. “It’s alright,” he said quietly. “I’ll stay with you tonight. If it makes you uncomfortable, I’ll just sit by the window. I won’t sleep on the bed.”

Kallie looked at him, her voice low. “Forget it. You’ll catch a cold sleeping there all night, and then I’ll have to take care of you.”

Jake’s lips curved into a soft smile. “Worried about me?”

Kallie snorted but didn’t utter a word. After drying her hair, Jake scooped her up and gently laid her on the bed. True to his word, he didn’t try anything. Instead, he simply held her close, his hand softly patting her back in a soothing rhythm.

Kallie shifted slightly, her cheeks warming with embarrassment. “I’m not a kid, Jake. You don’t have to put me to sleep like this.”

to catch her familiar scent. He sighed, his voice low. “Every time I’m this close to you, I can’t help but wonder if it’s all just a dream. I’m scared that when I open my eyes, I’ll be back in that foreign place, far from you and Sophie. The thought of you

sleepy voice, “What really happened when you were abroad? You never

and steady, sleep claiming

first time in ages, Kallie slept peacefully

Sophie sleep in a little longer. But to Kallie’s surprise, when she walked into the kitchen, she

the high-status Reeves family of Burmoos, was donning an apron, cooking for her, and tidying up the

would derail quite so dramatically on the very first day. Due to a mix-up by the program’s crew, Kallie was given a later time than scheduled. Although she usually

time we told you,

scanned the area and noticed three young people standing nearby. “Who set up