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.

not from the Collins

Jake feigned confusion.

“Burmoos?”

smiled and shook her

mind. You just carry yourself with a

responded smoothly, “Not everyone is fortunate enough to be born into wealth.

get some rest now. Prioritize your recovery and leave once you’ve recovered. If you really want to show your gratitude, please pay your respects to my grandson. I do these acts of

source

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

Jake’s expression, felt conflicted. Could she have misjudged? Perhaps this man wasn’t the Jake Reeves she suspected. His confident responses to Gracelyn seemed genuine, and

the head of the Reeves family and CEO of the Reeves Group, 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

figure out what the truth was, but she

moved closer

Collins, you’re not the

Jake limped along. His expression shifted slightly, but his tone remained