Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1283:

Gracelyn rose from her wheelchair and, as she spoke, extended a cup of water to Kallie.

Kallie accepted the cup without hesitation, aware that any pause would raise Gracelyn’s suspicion.

Gracelyn’s smile returned as she gently patted Kallie’s head with her aged hand, the gesture belying the chilling words that followed.

“You called out a name just now, Jake, your husband, perhaps? I’m aware of your history with the Reeves family, and I won’t be upset. Just tell me the truth.”

Kallie’s grip on the cup tightened as she battled her rising unease and panic. She forced her voice to remain calm and even.

“Yes, it was Jake’s name I called.”

Gracelyn’s smile vanished, replaced by a look of mild curiosity.

still harbor deep

face, large drops falling onto the back of her hands. She shook her head, an expression of what appeared to be utter misery etched on

nothing

but remained silent, her gaze fixed on Kallie. Kallie silently praised her own acting prowess. Her sobs grew more pronounced, as if she were finally releasing a torrent of

Marrying him is

tearful narrative, Gracelyn learned

certain details. But if Gracelyn chose to investigate,

past, a note

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as I can remember. It’s painfully obvious he doesn’t love me. He probably loathes me. Our marriage is nothing but mutual torment. But he refuses to grant me a divorce, stooping so low as to use my children as leverage. If it weren’t for that, I would have taken my kids and left him in the dust long ago.

for any hint of

to a gentle, yet subtly

allies. Now, sweetie, don’t hold what I did against me. I was backed into a corner. I know you’re Jake’s wife, and now you’ve stumbled upon my little hideaway. After all these years, all I crave is a quiet life. I’m terrified you’ll run back to Jake, and

Gracelyn maintained a gentle caress on Kallie’s leg, feigning remorse