Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1053:

“What are you doing?” Jake remained silent, offering no response. For a moment, Kallie wondered if he was sleepwalking, moving without awareness.

She hesitated before lifting her hand, intending to stop him. Before she could, his hand caught hers. The warmth of his touch enveloped her wrist, firm yet gentle.

Her eyes widened in surprise as he guided her hand back to the bed. Then, leaning closer, he shortened the gap between them. In the darkness, all Kallie could hear was the pounding of her heart, echoing loudly in the quiet. Her eyelashes flickered before she shut her eyes, unsure of what was coming next.

But it wasn’t what she expected. Instead, she felt the weight of a blanket settle over her.

Jake’s voice broke the silence, calm and measured.

Elma will stay close to you as always. With her health being so fragile, catching a cold

in his tone was unmistakable, and it reached Kallie deeply. Her cheeks grew warm. Quietly, she murmured her thanks, her

close, the gentle patter of rain outside

flooded his mind, tinged with disheartened, joyful, and annoying memories. As time stretched on, his drowsiness always gave way to the chaos in his mind, leaving him wide awake and restless throughout the night. Most nights, he would abandon the bed entirely, heading off to focus on work

hosts

had noticed this routine and had grown increasingly concerned about Jake. He knew illness would eventually catch up to him if this

but only a little. Jake’s sleep

therapy, but Jake declined. It wasn’t that he was against seeking help. He just couldn’t bear the idea of showing his vulnerability. Opening up to anyone, especially

hadn’t given up

over him naturally. He found himself treasuring the moment. Being here with his family felt rare and precious, a fleeting comfort he hadn’t