Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1040:

Jake halted, inhaled deeply, and his voice grew icy.

“Elma was merely spouting nonsense. Don’t take it to heart.”

Kallie sensed Jake’s growing impatience but continued to press for clarity. She tensed, her voice shaky as she inquired, “So, are you her father?”

At this, Jake’s gaze hardened slightly.

“You ought to know the answer to that very well,” he responded.

Kallie blinked, puzzled. How did she know? She had lost her memory.

Kallie couldn’t fathom Jake’s reaction. She had asked him that question because she had forgotten their past. His mocking tone didn’t sit well with her.

herself and asked, “Why would you say

claimed Clayton was your husband. So,

for a moment. She gazed at Jake, attempting to read any underlying emotions. Yet,

leave, Kallie bit her

to express how I feel, but it’s clear we need

Jake’s gaze, her

that

at his side. He did not pull away from her touch. He responded with a neutral voice, “Alright, I promise we’ll

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A smile finally crossed Kallie’s face. She agreed, and as Jake began to walk away, she caught up to him once more. Her smile was refreshing,

of his eyes, Jake felt a bit flustered, something stirring

“Anything else?”

replied, shaking her

are you still following me?” but her dazzling smile

resolve to keep his distance wavering repeatedly despite the harm she had inflicted on him. In different circumstances, he could be decisive and authoritative. However, in Kallie’s presence, he was hesitant, torn