Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 708:

With a resigned sigh, Jake absentmindedly pressed the elevator button. “I understand.” Kallie let out a sigh of relief.

However, the sudden trembling of the elevator shattered her calm.

Her face drained of color, fear overtaking her as the elevator plunged with alarming speed. Gripping the elevator handrail, Kallie felt an unfamiliar sensation of weightlessness, causing her to panic.

In a swift move, Jake pulled her into his arms. He frantically pressed every button on the panel in a futile attempt to stop their descent.

Despite his efforts, the elevator continued its relentless drop.

Terror gripped Kallie so tightly that she couldn’t push him away. Luckily, the elevator jerked to a halt just shy of the third floor.

Jake let out a relieved breath, only to realize his shirt was damp. He discovered it was soaked with Kallie’s tears.

sorry,” Kallie murmured, suddenly aware of her breakdown. She gently pushed Jake away

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a pang of loss. He calmly announced, “It seems the elevator is stuck, but don’t worry. I’ve hit

responded, her voice

light

such a cramped space was

her and offer his support, but hesitated, worried it would seem intrusive. Instead, he asked tentatively, “Are

in her tone caught Jake’s

the mood, Kallie reached for her phone, only to remember it was nearly dead, with just

the idea of using her phone as a light source. A dead phone would leave her cut off from the outside

silent, simply glancing

to grab

closed her eyes, desperately trying not to dwell

then, a familiar scent

could react, Jake had placed his coat gently around