Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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Lacey stifled her sobs, bearing her anguish in silence, attributing her misery to Kallie. She was baffled by the manipulations Kallie might have used to prompt Jake to utter such harsh words.

Even now, deep within, Lacey still clung to a faint hope, speculating that perhaps Jake’s words were merely meant to appease Kallie, believing they might not be heartfelt.

Still, despite her assumptions, Lacey was determined to follow through with the plot, regardless of the situation.

Lacey steadied herself, her expression turning determined and icy.

Meanwhile, the dialogue between Jake and Kallie continued.

Kallie subtly brought up the topic of their children. She didn’t pose direct inquiries about whether Jake had ever harmed the kids, instead choosing to circle around the subject with various questions.

Jake responded decisively each time, portraying himself as a devoted father.

sudden wave of melancholy wash over her, realizing

His expression subtly shifted, though he kept his thoughts to himself. They

moment, Kallie

there’s anything you want to

complex emotion passed through Jake’s

I ask anything—anything

“Yes,” Kallie affirmed.

herself for probing questions, but nothing had prepared her for his next

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“Do you love me?”

Out of all possible

his earnest expression, Kallie couldn’t help but respond, “If I tell you that you can only ask me one question, would you

would still choose this question,” Jake answered, his eyes locked on

love me? I need a clear answer. I need to know

heart pounding, Kallie was cornered into telling the truth. Her gaze conveyed her turmoil. Closing her eyes and clenching her jaw, she confessed, “I must admit, I