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

once confidently claimed Clayton was your husband. So, how could

gazed at Jake, attempting to

Jake turned to leave, Kallie bit her lip and hastened to

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met Jake’s gaze, her

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pull away from her touch. He responded

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her in suspense, his demeanor was less chilly than before. 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

his eyes, Jake felt a bit flustered, something stirring inside him. He cleared his

“Anything else?”

replied, shaking

wanted to ask, “Why are you still following me?” but her dazzling smile

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