Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 709:

Kallie considered his words and recognized the truth behind them.

At first, it was too dark to see Jake clearly. As Kallie’s eyes grew accustomed to the dim light, she could just make out his shape in front of her. Feeling slightly uneasy, Kallie asked, “What about you? Aren’t you cold too?”

Jake shook his head. “I’m fine,” he replied.

Kallie wasn’t convinced. She knew he must be freezing. He always wore a suit, every single day. When it was cold, he’d add a long overcoat. He must have left in a rush and forgotten it. Now, he was only wearing his shirt.

It was the beginning of winter. The days weren’t too bad, but the nights were definitely getting colder.

At the thought that Jake was likely feeling the chill now, Kallie discarded her concerns about keeping her distance. She quietly took a few steps toward him. When he didn’t say anything, she moved even closer.

being pretty stealthy, creeping around in the dark like

it cool and stay quiet, watching her fumble

home to

his long strides,

black, she could sense his approach.

calmly. “I’m

whether to voice her offer. As Jake rubbed his hands to keep himself warm, she finally said, “Why don’t you come

huddled together for warmth, settling into a corner

Kallie felt much warmer. Her heart pounded in her chest, a frantic rhythm that she attributed

with a man, let alone with her ex-husband, in complete darkness. It was a novel and unsettling experience. She had heard of elevator accidents before but always felt they

Had it not been for this unexpected predicament, she might have gone her