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.

and asked, “Why

claimed Clayton was your husband. So, how could

Jake, attempting to read any

turned to leave, Kallie bit her lip and hastened to

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

met Jake’s gaze,

was it that

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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and as Jake began to walk away, she caught up to him once more. Her

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

“Anything else?”

replied,

you still following

had inflicted on him. In different circumstances, he could be decisive and authoritative. However,