Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 997:

Jake scoffed at his own foolishness, a wry smile twisting his lips. Still, he knew in his heart that if the situation arose again, he would not hesitate to save Kallie.

Sophie pondered Jake’s words and then shook her head with firmness, her eyes shimmering with a mix of defiance and insight.

“That’s not the case. My mom would never fake ignorance to me and you. If she truly wanted you to leave, she would have told you directly instead of resorting to such tricks. Moreover, she’s my mom. I can spot her lies in an instant. She genuinely doesn’t recognize me. If you leave now, what becomes of her? She needs you. I can’t fathom you’ve genuinely let go of your love for her.”

Jake felt a pang of heartache at Sophie’s pleading and earnest look, his expression mirroring the depth of his turmoil. In days gone by, he would have stayed by Kallie’s side without a second thought. Yet, times had shifted irrevocably. Kallie’s past actions told him she harbored intentions to end his life, and her love for him had evidently evaporated.

Jake figured Kallie’s disdain toward him must have remained unchanged even with her memories gone. Logically speaking, disgust and caution should have clouded her eyes at the mere sight of him upon waking up.

Kallie had first awakened and looked up at him. Her eyes, imbued with trust, had met his. It was a look he hadn’t seen from her in ages. Moreover, Kallie had even claimed

instantly felt she was putting on an act, and

Sophie, “I have pressing commitments elsewhere and cannot linger here. Yet, I will not forsake you. Leo, who has long served me, will remain here in my stead. Rest assured, he is dependable and will look

Lɒtєѕτ чhɒρτєrѕ ιn gɑl𝑛οvєlѕ.сo𝓂

these words, Jake turned on his heel and

away like that? Did he no longer harbor any affection for Kallie? If that was indeed

tears cascade down her cheeks

leaned close, her

forgotten me? Are you just

soft glow