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.

help but chastise herself for her fear. It seemed irrational to her. She was over thirty, after all. Such a strong

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

heard the faint creak of the door, assuming Jake was leaving.

her, followed by a soft sigh. Taking advantage of a lull in the lightning, Kallie turned her head, her expression confused as

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he kept some space between them. Closing his eyes, he

I plan to rest here. If

light, his profile was faintly visible. His

for a moment

she said, her words spilling out in haste. She feared that if she hesitated a little longer, he might