Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1261:

Lost in thought, Jake was brought back to the present by Gracelyn’s voice.

“Mr. Collins, you don’t seem like someone without a family or career. I never asked how you ended up here or why no one has come looking for you all this time.”

Gracelyn sounded casual, not even looking up at Jake. She appeared genuinely curious.

Cautiously, Jake delivered the story he had rehearsed.

“I haven’t married because I choose not to. I was here for a mountain climbing trip and accidentally fell. My parents are no longer alive, and it’s not unusual for me to disappear for several days when I’m climbing, so my friends wouldn’t think much of my absence.”

Jake’s explanation, upon closer inspection, contained some questionable points. However, Jake had mentally rehearsed this story so often that he presented it effortlessly. There were no telltale signs that he was lying. It seemed as though this truly was his story.

Gracelyn gave a slight nod, seemingly convinced, but she probed further.

you’re not from the

Jake feigned confusion.

“Burmoos?”

smiled and

carry yourself with a noble air, likely from

“Not everyone is fortunate enough to be born into wealth. Perhaps it’s just a common

waved her hand and said, “I need to get some rest now. Prioritize your recovery and leave once you’ve recovered. If you really want to show your gratitude,

your source for

wave of relief washing over him. At least he had passed

misjudged? Perhaps this man wasn’t the Jake Reeves she suspected. His

with a fortune in the billions. If he had truly ended up here, the media would surely have covered it. However, it seemed too much of a coincidence that Kallie ended up around this place at this time. Did everything really

quite figure out what the truth was, but

Florrie moved closer

not the first one to

Byron, Jake limped along. His expression