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

. com fuels

were incredibly close—close enough to feel the warmth of each other’s bodies and hear the frantic beating of each other’s

turned her head slightly, her gaze tracing the sharp lines of

chest. He was acutely aware of her nearness, his face and ears burning

way they were pressed together felt

release her until Kallie began to squirm, a hint of panic in her

Kallie avoided Jake’s gaze, her cheeks

strange tension between them. But strangely, she didn’t feel upset or threatened by it.

“Daddy, why is your face so

question only deepened the crimson

to use the bathroom,” Jake mumbled,

returned, Kallie had regained her composure,