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.

collected herself and asked, “Why would

forced a smile and responded, “You once confidently claimed Clayton

found herself speechless for a moment. She gazed at Jake, attempting to read any underlying emotions. Yet, his eyes

her lip and hastened to catch up with

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

Jake’s gaze, her

was it that I

He responded with a neutral voice, “Alright, I promise we’ll talk, but not

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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, her eyes radiantly curved and full of

face from the corner of his eyes, Jake felt a bit

“Anything else?”

replied, shaking

ask, “Why are you still following me?” but her

Kallie, his resolve to keep his distance wavering repeatedly despite the harm she had inflicted on him. In different circumstances,