Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1068:

A subtle flicker of unease crossed Jake’s features. He had done it on purpose. From the moment he sensed Kallie trailing him, he had deliberately picked up his pace to force her to speak. What he hadn’t expected was her stubbornness. Instead of giving up, she’d followed him all the way, silently enduring the awkwardness.

Jake would never voice such thoughts. He quickly came up with an excuse.

“I was lost in thought and didn’t notice you.”

“It’s alright,” Kallie replied with a smile.

“If you’re busy, I’ll wait until you’re done.”

“Okay, follow me and wait for me at my place,” Jake responded quickly, surprising Kallie. She had only said that to be polite, but now she felt obligated to follow.

she agreed. After all, she did have something

Jake

his study at home. An entire floor was dedicated to his work, featuring both outdoor and indoor spaces. The décor was simple but stylish, creating a relaxed

reached his office, Jake pointed to a beige leather

sit down,” he said. Kallie obediently

while. If you get tired, there’s a lounge where you can rest. And if you get bored, there’s a pool

nodded, though secretly, she wished she could just leave. For some reason, being alone in a quiet room with Jake felt

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a while, the awkwardness started to fade. Jake was

read a book for a while. The day was beautiful, with the sun shining brightly but not too intensely. The sunlight streamed through the window, warming Kallie and

his brow furrowed in concentration. His beautiful eyes were fixed on the screen, his lips

suit jacket because of the warmth, revealing a black, high-collared shirt underneath.