Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 687:

With a frown creasing her brow, Rachel cast a quick look. Catching her gaze, Kallie offered a reassuring smile. “Looks like they’ve arrived, invited or not. We should welcome them as guests, regardless. Turning them away could lead to trouble, don’t you think?”

“But…” Rachel hesitated, wanting to object.

At that moment, Cara appeared, clinging to Jake’s arm. The guests’ attention shifted toward the newcomers.

It was common knowledge that Jake and Kallie had once been a couple, and their planned remarriage was no secret. They had even gone so far as to announce that Sophie was Jake’s daughter.

Later, Jake disappeared, and Kallie had exhausted every avenue in an attempt to enlist their friends’ help to find him. Yet, here Jake was, unexpectedly returning—not alone, but with a woman by his side. Rumors quickly spread that Jake and Cara had been happily married for a while, making Jake’s past with Kallie seem like old news. This was the first time the three of them had been seen together in public.

Anticipation for their encounter was high, with many expecting it to turn into a dramatic confrontation.

outfit. It was so striking that it nearly overshadowed Rachel, the hostess. “Congratulations on your engagement. I

polite smile in response to Cara’s

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glance at Kallie, feeling a twinge of dissatisfaction. Despite

her understated light purple halter dress, minimal jewelry, and neatly tied-back hair,

gaze drifting toward Kallie, which only intensified

take a moment during this lovely event to share some important news? Think of it

Cara’s intentions were transparent.

forced a smile, her lips pressed tightly together as she struggled to maintain

belongs to my fiancée. Your outfit has already drawn plenty of attention. Do you really need more?” Laughter

complexion blanched. “You!” she snapped, nudging Jake

Jake seemed unwilling to defend