Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 917

Chapter 917:

Kallie’s gaze turned icy, her tone sharp. “No need for that look, Mr. Reeves. I booked this room to handle business, but you barged in and did things to me that… You’re the one who should apologize. As for your concerns, I believe they’re entirely unnecessary. I have a boyfriend now, so I wouldn’t mess around with other men.”

Kallie said this to cling to the last shred of her dignity.

Beneath the faint glow of the lights, Kallie failed to notice the eerie red that crept into Jake’s eyes as her words echoed in the air. Jake’s hands balled into tight fists. Kallie had just openly declared Clayton as her boyfriend? What did that make of him? Emotions surged within Jake, a tumultuous wave of feelings he couldn’t contain. Struggling to maintain his composure, he stifled a groan, his body beginning to sway. A sudden heat washed over him.

Lacey was quick to steady Jake, her arms offering support as she shot a taunting smile toward Kallie. “Miss Nixon, apologies, but we’ll need to use your room for a moment. I’ll compensate you later.”

“No need.” With a swift turn, Kallie walked out, but a pull of curiosity made her glance back. Through the door left slightly open, she saw Jake and Lacey locked in an embrace. Jake’s strong arms encircled Lacey’s delicate form, the two of them a seemingly perfect pair. A fresh wave of pain clutched Kallie’s heart, and tears began to flow once more. She hastily

fragrance of his presence enveloped her, filling her with a sense of profound joy. For once, Jake

aside. His shove sent her crashing against the table’s edge, pain sparking tears that flooded her eyes. She started to sob, murmuring, “It hurts.” Jake, however, didn’t even spare

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she knew the torment he was in. Silently, she sealed her lips. Jake’s breaths came slow and

to drive you to the hospital? I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. Earlier, I assumed

suspicion of her waned slightly. Perhaps he wasn’t drugged. He might have overthought it. Probably, it was the alcohol, coupled with Kallie’s

underestimated Jake’s ability to maintain his composure. She hadn’t dared to use more than a trace of the drug, the looming threat of exposure weighing heavily on her mind. This time, her plan crumbled. She could only

worry. Jake massaged his temples. “I need to get to the hospital.” Leo gave a nod of understanding. However, just as Leo was about to make