Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1262:

Hearing Jake’s detached response, Florrie gritted her teeth slightly. She managed a forced smile as she watched him walk away.

Byron supported Jake as they walked a considerable distance. Byron felt compelled to ask, “Why did Florrie share that with you? It seems odd.” Jake’s eyes were unreadable, like a fog that never lifted, making it impossible to figure out his thoughts. He responded casually, “Who knows?”

A thought suddenly struck Byron.

“While you were eating, I spotted some servants in the dining room. The woman Florrie mentioned had been dining with Mrs. White. However, once she learned you were coming, she excused herself, claiming she wasn’t feeling well. Perhaps, like you, she prefers not to be disturbed.”

Jake’s brow furrowed. If they were strangers, the woman had no reason to intentionally avoid him.

The longer Jake mulled it over, the stronger his sense of unease grew. Could it be someone he knew? Could it be Kallie? But that seemed farfetched. What would Kallie be doing here? It was said that the woman, well-acquainted with Gracelyn, had an accident while climbing and was now recovering here.

intrigued Jake deeply. He was eager to

this on his mind, Jake couldn’t resist

woman before? Could you tell me

sudden interest, replied with enthusiasm, “I thought you weren’t into gossip?

slightly, but

mind describing her to me? It feels like such a

adventure awaits at

speak

days. I can’t recall any details of her appearance except that she was gorgeous. But it’s a small place. You’re both still here recuperating.

that this situation

dwell on it. Just a fleeting curiosity. I should focus

and dropped

moment, she couldn’t meet him. Worse,