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.

in the dark like that.

the moment she approached him. He just decided to play it cool and stay quiet, watching her fumble

to

found her clumsiness in the darkness rather entertaining. With his long strides, he easily closed

clearly in the pitch black, she could sense his approach. “What are you doing?”

here,” Jake replied calmly. “I’m worried we might

hands to keep himself warm, she finally said, “Why don’t you come closer? We can keep warm together.” Without offering

settling into a corner

felt much warmer. Her heart pounded in her

had never been trapped in an elevator 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

been for this unexpected predicament, she might have