Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 597:

Jake raised his head, his eyes gleaming like black obsidian yet showing signs of weakness.

Upon spotting Kallie, agitation swept over Jake, prompting him to shift, causing the chains to rattle. “Why are you here? This place isn’t for you. Leave now. Trust me. Go back quickly.”

Kallie stood silent, her tears cascading silently. She held back louder cries, wary that those outside might overhear. Her body shook as she fought to stifle her sobs.

Jake’s panic soon morphed into concern. “Kallie, please don’t weep. The blame is mine. I should’ve spoken to you earlier, sparing you this worry. Please, hold back your tears. My heart aches.”

Kallie reached out to touch Jake’s face, noticing part of his mask beginning to peel off. Yet, in the dim light and with his head bowed, it was hardly visible.

declared resolutely.

precarious state, Jake asked Kallie earnestly, “If I were on the brink of death, would you be honest with me? Do you still harbor feelings for me? I realize you see me primarily as the father of

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amused, replied, “You’re asking

he struggled to speak, continuing his thought. “Hearing the truth from you would let me be content. I don’t wish to leave this

her smile tinged with bitterness. “What else would I be here if not for caring

a rare, genuine smile,

clung to the hope that

cautioned Kallie with several critical advisories, emphasizing that she should keep her distance from Anna, whom he found particularly unsettling now that he knew Anna was

his concerns

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