Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1139

Chapter 1139:

Jake lowered his gaze, lost in contemplation. After a prolonged silence, he finally spoke.

“Leo, understand this: Kallie deliberately intoxicated me.”

Shock coursed through Leo. This revelation was unexpected. Jake’s tone conveyed blame and suspicion toward Kallie.

Leo countered, “Conflicts may exist between you and Miss Nixon, but surely she wouldn’t stoop to this level.”

Jake listened and then erupted in a chilling laugh.

“Are you suggesting blind faith in a relationship, Leo? Relying solely on conscience? I extended that trust, but look at my current state.”

Jake’s agitation triggered a coughing fit. The potent poison, though not fatal, had exacted a toll on his health. He might endure a weakened constitution indefinitely.

recalling Jake’s prior vitality. A wave of

understandable response under such circumstances. However, the timing was undeniably off. Kallie’s

someone have been relentlessly monitoring Kallie’s actions? But the notion seemed implausible. Even if under surveillance, Kallie’s thoughts would remain

to kill Jake. But he couldn’t bring himself to defend her.

favorite tales live on

may leave now. I want to be alone for

and quietly left

full of bitterness and loneliness. He thought back to the moment Kallie had gotten him drunk. His heart still ached

realized Kallie must have gotten her memory back. That explained why she had suddenly turned so cold toward him. He had been so oblivious and foolish to think

Kallie getting her memory back. He knew it might happen someday. He just hadn’t expected her to be so cruel. He wasn’t upset that she had almost killed him. He was wounded by her betrayal. If she had really wanted him

thought about Jake’s reaction. Leo realized that despite everything, Jake still wanted to hear Kallie’s

Leo before he went into Jake’s room. She had said she would be back

wanted to leave, she could have just left. There was no need to