Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 901

Chapter 901:

Tears welled up in Kallie’s eyes. “Jake?” she whispered, her voice trembling. “Is it really you? Or am I dreaming again?”

But Jake didn’t seem happy to see Kallie. His face was expressionless, his eyes cold. Kallie felt flustered—Jake had never seen her like this before.

“Jake,” she said, her voice filled with unease. Tears streamed down her face, her eyes red. “This isn’t a dream, is it?”

Jake’s heart ached at the sight of Kallie’s tear-stained face, her brow furrowed in worry. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white in a bid to keep his inner turmoil in check.

Jake stepped forward. Each step sent a jolt of anticipation through Kallie. Her eyes lit up. Overjoyed, she rushed toward him. But just as she was about to reach for him, Jake looked down, subtly avoiding her touch, and walked past her as if she were a stranger.

Kallie stared in disbelief, frozen in place. She didn’t move until Jake walked past her. She turned her head stiffly and saw Jake standing beside Lacey. Lacey’s face, which had been tense a moment before, relaxed into a smug grin. Lacey twirled around, showing off her dress to Jake.

you think?”

look beautiful,” Jake

heart filled with sorrow and bitterness. What was going on? Did Jake and Lacey know each other? And not only did they know each other, but Lacey was showing him a wedding dress. Were they together? But

rush over and demand answers, but her feet felt like lead. She didn’t have the courage to pose the itching question. She dreaded learning the true nature of their relationship, as it would plunge her into a deeper sadness. She was reluctant to face the prospect that all those years she had waited for him had

now on

in public before. This was the first time she had ever let anyone see her cry this bitterly. She

of satisfaction. “She looks pretty upset,” she whispered to Jake. “Are you sure about keeping

Jake didn’t turn back

believe her,” Jake

them stood there in silence, the tension thick between them. Only then did Lacey realize she

Kallie, despite his earlier aloof performance. He wouldn’t be avoiding Kallie if he truly didn’t love her anymore. Jake’s hands were shaking slightly, striving to fight back his