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

claimed Clayton was your husband.

to read any underlying emotions. Yet, his eyes gave nothing away, his

her

clear we

met Jake’s gaze, her

that I loved

pull away from her touch. He responded with a neutral voice, “Alright, I promise we’ll talk, but not right now. Can we

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to hold her in suspense, his demeanor was less chilly than before. A smile finally crossed Kallie’s face. She agreed, and

of his eyes, Jake felt a

“Anything else?”

Kallie replied, shaking

to ask, “Why 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 between his lingering feelings toward her and his rational side screaming for