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.

since Kallie’s disappearance, his eyes showed a flicker of

you doing

face turned, her

my father. I couldn’t just stay

flinch at her cold tone. Instead, his expression softened, guilt etched deeply

he said quietly, his gaze fixed

gone missing.” His breath hitched

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wouldn’t blame you if you did. If I had a choice… I’d

her cheeks as she tried, and

simmering within Sophie and her brothers over 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

If Jake and Kallie hadn’t chosen to confront their issues, they wouldn’t have ventured

Calvin most wasn’t the

came that Jake had returned safely, that resentment reached its boiling