Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 664:

Kallie ducked into the shadows, hoping to disappear, but the small room offered no refuge.

The man’s eyes quickly adjusted to the dim lighting spilling in from outside, and his gaze locked onto Kallie. With a chilling smile, he began removing his clothes as he walked toward her. Panic surged through Kallie as his intentions became dreadfully clear. Her mind froze, terror rooting her to the spot. She tried to speak, to scream, but her voice refused to break free. Now shirtless, the man exuded a vile menace that twisted Kallie’s stomach into knots. He stooped before her, his hand cruelly tilting her chin upward.

“I almost died because of you!” he hissed. “You owe me for that. Behave, and maybe I’ll be merciful later. You chose the wrong man to mess with.”

Kallie’s mind raced. Who had she messed with? Memories of turning away unwanted attention flashed through her mind. Could he be referring to Clayton? But that seemed impossible. Her relationship with Clayton had been nothing but cordial and respectful.

Kallie’s mind swirled with panic as the man pinned her down. He fumbled at her clothes, desperate to undress her.

to wear an ornate gown, its

ultimately failing to remove it. Visibly agitated, he withdrew a small knife, slicing through the ropes

out the

clothes now, or I

blade chilling her neck, Kallie knew better than to make any sudden movements. She began

his eyes betraying a vile mix of lust and disgust. He sneered, his words dripping with condescension. “Despite being over thirty and a mother, your figure and skin are quite remarkable. Why not stick

gaze to meet his, her eyes brimming with tears. In a voice barely

distant and composed, had effortlessly broken

he stammered in surprise, “You… You

so long, and frankly, I’m exhausted. That night at the bar,

caution remained fresh in his mind. He regarded Kallie with suspicion. “You’re not trying to coax me into revealing secrets, are you? I’m not telling you