Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1072:

Shaking off the remnants of sleep, Kallie reminded herself of her purpose. She needed to find Jake and discuss matters with him immediately. Straightening her slightly rumpled clothes, she stood and headed for the door.

As Kallie stepped into the hallway, the darkness outside gave her pause. It was eerily silent, the kind of quiet that made her skin prickle. Swallowing her unease, she decided to take the elevator, only to discover it wasn’t functioning. The only option left was the staircase.

Despite knowing the estate was secure, the darkened stairs loomed before her, shadowy and foreboding. Every creak of her footsteps echoed unnervingly.

Kallie managed a few hesitant steps before her nerves got the better of her. With a sigh of defeat, she turned back. Pulling out her phone, she dialed Jake’s number, hoping he was still nearby. As the call connected, a sudden ringtone broke the silence, startling her.

Kallie froze, her heart pounding before realization dawned. Following the sound, she traced it to the adjacent lounge. Pushing the door open, she found Jake. He was sprawled on the sofa, his tie slightly loosened, his features softened by sleep. Despite his obvious exhaustion, he hadn’t chosen the bed nearby, settling instead for the smaller, less comfortable couch.

Kallie called out softly, hesitating to disturb him. Jake didn’t respond at first. His eyes remained shut,

moments ago—Jake was due to leave on a business trip soon, and she had no idea where he was going or how long

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anxiously, debating whether to leave and come back later when a hoarse,

“You’re awake!”

gaze settling on her with a sleepy calm. He made no move to

awkwardness. She hadn’t meant to disturb

woke up actually. I didn’t know where you’d

leave you alone.

to regret them. She was interrupting his much-needed rest—what had possessed her to speak so insistently? And why

expression, his posture unchanging. Finally, he gave her a faint nod,