Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 723:

Kallie couldn’t help but laugh. Even Jake, who was standing nearby, chuckled, his voice pleasant.

Kallie felt a strange flutter in her chest. The memory of that day in the elevator flashed before her eyes, and a blush crept up her cheeks.

Flustered, Kallie reached for her glass of water, but it was still steaming hot.

Kallie yelped as the heat seared her hand. Her hand trembled, sloshing hot water over the rim of the glass.

The cup wobbled precariously, threatening to spill scalding water all over her hand.

“Watch out!” Jake cried, springing into action. He reached around Kallie, his arms encircling her as he steadied the cup.

But some of the water sloshed out, landing on Jake’s hands.

winced, a grimace flashing across

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feel the warmth of

head spin. She turned her head slightly, her gaze tracing the sharp lines of his profile. “Jake,” she called out, suddenly

acutely aware of her nearness, his face and ears burning with a telltale blush that Kallie

they were pressed together

her until Kallie began to squirm, a hint of

air crackled with awkwardness. Kallie avoided Jake’s gaze, her cheeks

pick up on the strange tension between

is your

the crimson hue

need to use the bathroom,” Jake mumbled, making a

returned, Kallie had regained her composure,