Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1057:

Jake didn’t mind. He felt the warmth of her presence, the soft weight of her resting against him. For a moment, he hesitated, reluctant to let go.

But then, regaining his composure, he began to pull his hand away, careful not to wake her.

Kallie, cradled in Jake’s embrace, stirred, emitting a gentle, drowsy murmur. Her eyelashes fluttered lightly, signaling she was on the verge of awakening any second.

This terrified Jake to such an extent that he froze, not daring to make the slightest move.

Jake was baffled by his own reaction. Why was he so reluctant for Kallie to wake up? He admitted to himself, selfishly, that he relished the tranquility of the moment. No schemes, no second-guessing—how he wished he could freeze time right there. Yet, reality begged to differ. His excessive wishes led only to inevitable disappointment when they crumbled.

fluttered open. Upon awakening, she found herself wrapped in Jake’s arms. Her response was much more visceral than Jake’s. She immediately wriggled free from

with shock, her mind reeling in disbelief. What had transpired? Had she really slept so vulnerably? How had she ended up in his embrace? It was no surprise that

and bashfulness swept

now. His eyes dimmed, shadowed by concern. He pondered whether Kallie was deliberately avoiding him, a thought that wouldn’t surprise him. His earlier actions, though impulsive, were undeniably out of line. He had long since recognized that

ν?

from his seat, Jake couldn’t help but

time to get up.” Her response came as

“Okay.”

Jake’s face. The absence of anger in

the room.

Elma, paused, her surprise quickly melting