Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 678:

Kallie’s thoughts drifted back to Jake’s cold words. She managed to speak through the lump in her throat. “If Jake has really moved on, I can accept that. But I doubt Chloe is just gone.”

Clayton placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. “When I found Jake, he was covered in bruises, like he’d been running from something. Kallie, you have to accept the truth.”

Kallie broke down, her sobs shaking her body. Tears streamed down her face as she struggled to breathe.

Clayton’s face showed nothing but pain. He reached out to hold Kallie’s hand, but she jerked away, refusing his touch.

The tension in the room thickened abruptly. Kallie regained her composure and cleared her throat. “Everything is cleared up now. I realize I’ve been rather forceful these past few days. Please don’t hold it against me.”

I admit, my communication wasn’t the clearest, and I failed to consider your perspective, which must have

demeanor still detached. “Truly, if I were in your position, I might have made the

me, and that’s not something I can simply dismiss. My

Lɒtєѕτ chɑρτєrs ιn g?l?ovє??.???

put on a bitter smile. He motioned toward the door and responded, “I understand. If

found herself rising from her seat. While she could choose not to probe into the past, she had to ask Jake on behalf of Sophie and

spotted Jake. He was just lighting a cigarette, his figure shrouded in the curling smoke, making him

acknowledged her with a slight nod. Unable to let it go,

longed to ask whether

composure, Kallie’s voice wavered, though she managed to sound more detached.

swirling with unspoken thoughts. Kallie couldn’t