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.”

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

asked in a soft, sleepy voice, “What really happened when you were abroad? You never told me… But I can guess it must’ve

as her breathing became slow and steady, sleep claiming her. He pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead and

time in ages, Kallie slept peacefully

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

who hailed from the high-status Reeves family of Burmoos, was donning an apron, cooking for her, and tidying up the house. It was a sight so unbelievable that if word got

on the very first day. Due to a mix-up by the program’s crew, Kallie was given a later time

over to clear the air. “I’m sorry, Miss Nixon. We originally planned to start at the time we told you, but the schedule was changed last minute. We update the guests through a group chat, and I didn’t realize

as she scanned the area and noticed