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.

It was a look he hadn’t seen from her in ages. Moreover, Kallie had even claimed that although she did not recognize Jake, there was

she was putting on an act, and worse,

Sophie, “I have pressing commitments elsewhere and cannot linger here. Yet, I will not forsake you. Leo,

Lɒtєѕτ чhɒρτєrѕ ιn gɑl𝑛οvєlѕ.сo𝓂

turned on his heel

could Jake just walk away like that? Did he no longer harbor any affection for Kallie? If that was indeed the

cheeks

close,

That you haven’t really lost your memory, that you haven’t forgotten me? Are you just feigning amnesia for his sake?

finally opened, the soft glow of dusk had