Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1174:

But in truth, Jake was speaking out of anger, his frustration bubbling over. Neither of them understood what the other was truly feeling.

Kallie let out a sharp, bitter laugh, repeating “fine” under her breath before abruptly ending the call.

On the other end, Jake gripped his phone so tightly it was a wonder it didn’t shatter. The veins in his forearm bulged, his hand trembling from the force of his anger.

Nearby, Leo stood frozen. The tension in the room was thick, and their earlier heated exchange had been loud enough for him to hear every word—speakerphone or not. A shiver ran down his spine as he glanced at Jake.

Leo exhaled quietly, unsure who was in the right. The argument was a storm he didn’t want to step into.

Jake’s mood was written all over his face, dark and thunderous. Leo knew better than to speak, so he stood there silently, waiting for the storm to pass.

After a moment, Jake took a slow, measured breath, trying to rein in his emotions. His voice was low and sharp when he finally spoke.

“Have you found out anything?”

nodded quickly, his

near the lake was

emphasized “accidentally” made Jake’s

eyebrow, his

huh?” The coincidence was far too convenient.

evidence?” Jake’s voice dropped further, carrying

and hurried to reply, “There is

at gαℓ

surveillance near the lake had been tampered

every second with unwavering focus. It wasn’t long before they spotted a suspicious figure wearing a waiter’s uniform, moving stealthily toward Sophie. The suspect’s face was obscured by a mask, but his actions were deliberate and calculated. The suspect lingered near

straightened up, his voice measured

isn’t crystal clear, but it’s enough

a low, icy laugh,

police? Do you think it’ll make a difference?” He leaned

that on my turf

he spoke again, this time letting his suspicions