Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1071:

“Jake! Jake!”

The word, so simple yet laden with meaning, sent a strange emotion rippling through Jake’s chest. It swelled, spreading through him like a wave he couldn’t contain. His gaze lingered on Kallie’s sleeping face, his expression caught somewhere between confusion and something deeper—something he wasn’t ready to name.

Her grip on his wrist remained firm, and though part of him wanted to pull away, he hesitated. If he moved, he would wake her, and for reasons he couldn’t quite explain, he didn’t want that to happen.

Instead, Jake shifted to the sofa, sitting quietly as his thoughts churned. His gaze rested on her, studying her features, the faint crease in her brow now smoothed out.

Kallie stayed still for what felt like an eternity, confirming she wasn’t pretending—she was truly asleep.

and after a moment, he spoke, his

really call out to me in your

only voice she could utter was his name. But Jake dared not dwell on this, dreading to let hope take root. Hope only led to

over in her sleep, releasing his hand, Jake quietly stood. His gaze softened as it lingered on Kallie’s peaceful face. Without thinking, he reached out, his fingers lightly brushing against her cheek. It was fleeting, a moment stolen in the privacy of the empty room.

imagination thrives at

breath, he turned and walked away, leaving behind

Jake sat down, burying

faint, almost dreamlike sensation. Her eyes fluttered open, scanning the room, but it

felt heavier. She sat up abruptly, disoriented, her thoughts slow to piece together. The realization struck her—she had fallen asleep in Jake’s

empty, and there was no sign of him. She didn’t know when he had left, but the realization