Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1017:

“You’re correct,” Kallie affirmed with a gentle nod.

Closing the gap between them, Jake leaned in and murmured in her ear, “Tell me, is it affection or respect you feel? Or could it possibly be hatred? If you hate me, the intensity of your feelings might mislead you to believe I’m important, even if your memory fails you.”

His voice was warm, deep, and captivating, tinged with an enticing allure. Yet, his words carried a chilling detachment.

Kallie’s eyes widened in shock, a bewildered expression crossing her face.

“Why would I hate you? I harbor no such feelings toward you.”

Jake squared his shoulders, fixing Kallie with a serious gaze. A wave of sadness washed over him unexpectedly. He managed a strained, bitter smile.

us. Your hatred is buried in forgotten memories.

let out a deep sigh, fatigue

should rest,” he stated,

the forlorn slouch of his shoulders. A pang of sadness gripped her, tightening her chest inexplicably. Why did this sadness envelop her so? It was peculiar, almost as if a part of

escorted Kallie to a room. However, it wasn’t the guest room she

at the doorway, Kallie

the newest

her thoughts as soon as these words escaped her lips. She didn’t recall ever being in this room before. How did she know it wasn’t meant for

of excitement, the servant inquired cautiously, “Why do you say that, Miss

the truth to her. However, Jake had explicitly instructed them to keep silent about his shared

into a gentle fist as confusion clouded

I’ve never been in this place before. I