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.

sigh escaped Jake, and after a moment,

out to me

yet to regain her ability to speak, the only voice she could utter was his name. But

Jake quietly stood. His gaze softened as it lingered on Kallie’s peaceful face. Without thinking, he

imagination thrives

he turned and walked away,

sat down, burying himself

Her eyes fluttered open, scanning the room, but it was empty. Convincing

room was dark, and the stillness felt heavier. She sat up abruptly, disoriented, her thoughts

where Jake had been sitting earlier was empty, and there was no sign of him. She didn’t know when he had left, but the realization that