Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1055:

Jake sighed, feeling both amused and resigned. It was late, after all, and he couldn’t deny the pull of sleep that was so rare for him.

Jake was about to step out when a deafening clap of thunder shook the house, splitting the quiet as though tearing the sky in half.

The storm was unusual for this time of year, nearing winter. But in a coastal city, such erratic weather wasn’t entirely out of the ordinary.

Jake told himself he had no obligation to stay with Kallie. He believed she was more than capable of handling her fear of thunderstorms on her own.

And yet, he paused. Turning back, his eyes settled on Kallie, curled up tightly under the covers. She was wrapped so completely that it was as if she were shielding herself from the world.

But the occasional tremble betrayed her. Every time the thunder rolled, her body quaked beneath the blanket. If the storm raged on through the night, he doubted she would find any rest. Jake exhaled quietly, the sound barely audible over the storm outside.

to her. She was over thirty, after all. Such a strong reaction

silver serpents still sent shivers through Kallie. And each clap of thunder made her tremble, the fear creeping steadily to its peak. Perhaps she’d always

faint creak of the door, assuming Jake was leaving. She doubted he would linger to keep her

surprise, the bed dipped slightly beside her. The familiar scent of his cologne reached her, followed by a soft sigh. Taking advantage of a lull in the lightning, Kallie turned her head, her expression confused as she glanced at

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aren’t you

he kept some

rest here. If this makes you uncomfortable, I’ll

his profile was faintly visible.

moment

feared that if she hesitated a little longer, he might change his mind and leave. Having him here eased