Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1277:

Without another word, Jake turned to climb the stairs, his steps slow but determined.

However, halfway up, a wave of dizziness washed over him. The room spun violently, and before he could steady himself, everything went dark.

His body crumpled, and the last thought racing through his mind was of Kallie—her face, her voice, and the haunting question of whether she was safe.

When Jake opened his eyes again, the sterile scent of antiseptic filled his nose. It was late at night, and the dim glow of a hospital room surrounded him.

An IV needle was taped to his hand, and the soft hum of medical equipment buzzed faintly in the background.

Sitting beside Jake was Sophie, her figure still and her face turned away. Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears, but her voice was steely as she sensed him stir.

“You’re awake.”

Jake’s lips curved into a faint smile at the sight of her.

first time since Kallie’s disappearance, his eyes showed

are you

kept her face

did you expect? You’re my father. I couldn’t just stay

didn’t flinch at her cold tone. Instead, his expression softened, guilt etched deeply into

is on me,” he said quietly, his gaze fixed

later gone missing.” His breath hitched as he closed his eyes,

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did. If I had a choice… I’d have traded places with Kallie in a

spilled down her cheeks as she tried, and failed, to keep

Kallie’s disappearance. The lack of any sign of Kallie, despite the search, had deepened their resentment toward Jake over time. The bond Kallie shared with her children was

drink for days, his guilt consuming him. He hated himself for ever defending Jake in Kallie’s presence. If Jake and Kallie hadn’t chosen to confront their issues, they wouldn’t have ventured to the cliff’s edge in the first place. Jake wouldn’t have

what haunted Calvin most wasn’t

came that Jake had returned safely, that resentment reached its