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.

a grimace flashing

. com fuels your

the warmth of each other’s

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

was acutely aware of her nearness, his face and ears burning with a telltale

way they were pressed together

chest, and he found himself strangely reluctant to break the moment. He didn’t release her until Kallie began to squirm, a hint of panic in her eyes. Reluctantly, Jake loosened his grip

with awkwardness. Kallie avoided Jake’s gaze, her

on the strange

is your face

the crimson hue

use the

Kallie had regained her