Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1051:

Kallie tugged at the shawl draped over her shoulders. Her nightgown was a loose camisole, not ideal for sharing a bed with Jake. It wasn’t a problem when it was just her and Elma, but with Jake there, it felt inappropriate.

Elma pouted, her voice thick with sleep.

“No, I’m tired now. It’s fine, Mom. I’ll sleep between you two.”

Kallie glanced at the clock. It was already well past midnight. Seeing Elma struggle to keep her eyes open, she relented with a sigh and decided to have someone fetch another blanket later if necessary.

The three of them settled onto the bed.

As if on cue, a gentle rain began to fall outside, the rhythmic tapping against the windows bringing a soothing calm to the room.

of the night, the only sound was their soft,

hand still gripping Jake’s. A quiet happiness filled her, though her eyelids grew

she asked cautiously, her voice barely

hand gently

“Almost,” she replied softly.

tone was tender, the gentle cadence of

silhouette on the bed. But her expression remained obscured in the shadows.

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Realizing it, they both quickly turned away, but an undeniable

exchange, Elma rubbed her tired eyes. Her voice, though laced with

we talk? It’s been such a

heavily and pressed

way too late, and staying up will only make you sicker. You