Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 705:

Lost in her thoughts, Kallie gently stroked Elma’s hair. “Don’t worry about any of this, sweetheart,” she murmured. “I’m going to step out for a little while.”

Elma watched Kallie leave, a wave of regret and frustration washing over her. She sighed, frustrated with her inability to express herself. Maybe those gossipy servants back at the villa were right. It was her fault for having such a bad temper and never saying anything nice. No wonder nobody liked her. If she were kinder, maybe her mom would actually like her. Maybe she could have a mom like Kallie—kind and gentle.

Lost in thought, Elma drifted off to sleep. She vaguely remembered someone coming into the room before she completely dozed off.

Kallie went for a walk to clear her head before heading back to Elma’s ward. The lights were off, but she noticed a shadowy figure next to Elma’s bed.

Kallie froze. She grabbed a broom by the door, ready to scream for help. But then the figure turned, and she gasped. It was Jake. The air crackled with awkwardness. Kallie felt ridiculous, standing there with a broom as though she was about to fight off an intruder.

Jake saw her reach for the light switch and frantically gestured for her to stay quiet, pointing at Elma, who was fast asleep.

but Elma looked peaceful, a soft smile on her face, like she was having a nice

is your escape to

the room. Her expression was a mix of emotions as she met Jake’s eyes. “Mr. Reeves, is there something I can help

impassive mask, his emotions carefully concealed. He sat down beside Elma’s bed. “I came to see my daughter,” he stated

in the air, creating a thick blanket

she was about to take her leave, Jake

but then she glanced

back her anger. “Instead of thanking me,

his wife, but he stopped himself, realizing it was irrelevant. He massaged his

“Apologies on behalf of Cara. She harmed your

unforgivable,” Kallie stated coldly, turning her

Jake out. A wave of discomfort washed over Jake. Kallie’s anger made