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.

prior vitality. A

was undeniably off. Kallie’s intoxication of

meticulously orchestrated scheme. Could someone have been relentlessly monitoring Kallie’s actions? But the notion seemed implausible. Even if under surveillance, Kallie’s thoughts would remain private. Plus, Kallie hadn’t reported

couldn’t bring himself to defend her. He just stood there in silence. Anything else

tales live on

leave now. I want to

quietly left

lay in the darkness, staring at the ceiling. After a long silence, he let out a hollow laugh, full of bitterness and loneliness. He thought back to the moment Kallie had gotten him drunk. His heart still ached

suddenly turned so cold toward

upset that she had almost killed him. He was wounded by her betrayal. If she had really wanted him dead, she

reaction. Leo realized that despite everything, Jake still wanted to hear Kallie’s side of the story. Jake’s love for Kallie really ran deep. Leo just hoped Kallie wouldn’t hurt

find his subordinates. He needed to find Kallie. Kallie had called Leo before

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