Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 762:

She was in disbelief, unable to accept the grim reality of Jake’s death. “That… That isn’t Jake,” she stammered, her voice filled with agony.

She repeated the words, her voice shaking. “That can’t possibly be Jake.”

Clayton looked at her with a sorrowful expression. “Kallie, we need to go back. The police are handling it. They’ll figure things out.”

“No, this isn’t him. I won’t stop until I find the real Jake.” Tears streamed down Kallie’s face as she shook her head firmly. How could life be so cruel? Could Jake truly have died like this?

Deep down, a voice screamed at Kallie that the body before her wasn’t Jake. However, the undeniable evidence pushed her toward a reluctant acceptance. Her grief was overwhelming, almost suffocating. Thankfully, she had left the children at home. The sight of the body would have shattered their hearts even more.

“Kallie.” Clayton’s voice was heavy with emotion, his eyes filled with tears. “It’s time to face reality. If this man isn’t Jake, then who is he? Can you really let this shadow haunt you forever?”

heels, muttering

her wrist in an attempt

heart

Clayton fiercely across the face. Her

forgive Clayton. After all, Jake’s death was on Clayton and

sting of her slap settled, regret quickly followed. Clayton had once saved her life. Perhaps, in reality, it was she who was at fault. Had she not been taken by the Perry family years ago, maybe none of this tragedy would have occurred. It was all her

by this realization, Kallie was consumed by grief and wept bitterly. Despite the bright

instant, Kallie’s world tilted violently, Clayton’s face dissolving

in Clayton’s voice, trembling

limp, and she slipped into unconsciousness. Without hesitation, Clayton scooped her up, holding her tightly in his arms as

made it clear nothing mattered