Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 692:

Cara glared at Jake, seething with anger, but there was nothing she could do. As Kallie watched them leave, a pang of loneliness swept over her amidst the bustling crowd.

Rachel quickly stepped in to defend Kallie. “What’s his problem? You two were a thing, and he won’t even let you explain?”

Kallie sighed. “It’s fine. I’m ready to move on. I kind of lost it back there.”

Rachel seemed puzzled. “I’ve known you forever, Kallie. You seem laid-back, but you’re tough as nails. You’re far from a doormat. So what if the Morgan family is on the rise? You’ve got the Reeves family behind you. What’s there to fear? Jake doesn’t care about taking over the Reeves family. Even without them, you’re powerful on your own. You don’t need to worry about anything.”

Kallie’s thoughts raced. She wanted to say something but stopped herself. She decided against mentioning what happened at sea, remembering the promise she made to Clayton to keep it a secret to protect Cara’s reputation. She figured it was best to avoid Cara in the future.

Rachel didn’t press her further. She simply gave Kallie’s shoulder a reassuring squeeze. “Whatever happens, I’m on your side. Cara doesn’t seem likely to cause more trouble. Just try to get some rest.”

to leave just yet, she grabbed a

from playing, were ready to

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after sending Cara off, Jake intended to leave. But he couldn’t shake the image of Kallie’s beautiful eyes, slightly reddened and filled with hurt. She had tried to appear strong, but he could see the pain in her

understand his own feelings. He’d actually considered ditching Cara right then and there to go to Kallie. The thought gnawed at him. But he didn’t

party, their eyes gleaming with predatory interest, offered to help Kallie, but she waved them away. Jake watched, a flicker

helped clear Kallie’s head a

herself. She called her driver, who informed her that the traffic was a nightmare because of the party

kids getting cold, Kallie wrapped her shawl around them, shivering

to worry, so she lied and told

Jake, watching from the shadows, noticed her pale face and lips,