Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1307:

Jake clenched his fists, clearly angry.

With no choice, Gracelyn instructed the servants to wheel Kallie back to her room for some rest.

Gracelyn then turned to Jake apologetically.

“Mr. Collins, please don’t take it personally. Kallie has been quite irritable since her leg injury. This is the first time she’s reacted this way. Have you two met before?”

Jake shook his head.

“I don’t recall ever meeting her. Perhaps it was my earlier comment. I made a light-hearted remark about her needing help to drink water.”

Gracelyn nodded, piecing things together. Kallie was extremely sensitive at the moment, and even the smallest provocation could upset her. Kallie had previously mentioned that the servants seemed inattentive. It appeared that her outburst might have been sparked by Jake’s offhand comment.

Gracelyn’s face softened as she said, “Mr. Collins, as you can tell, this isn’t exactly a fun place. It’s remote and quite lonely. If you want to repay me, you don’t have to stay. You young folks prefer vibrant environments, something which I don’t.”

responded with a

to repay you, I need to show you my sincerity. I don’t have much money to offer, but what I can

if her grandson were still alive, he might be Jake’s age. Jake’s presence brought back memories of

no doubts about Jake’s intentions. In fact, she longed for more company, for others to fill her days with life and warmth. So,

really want to stay,

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be thrilled, nodding

What had these people done to Kallie? Why was

down. She threw a tantrum deliberately and sent all the servants out

to when she had just seen Jake, Kallie felt it was unreal. Her unease stemmed from

want Jake to involve himself in the situation, a move

What was he thinking?

Now, concerns consumed Kallie.

voice came from outside

Nixon, Dr. Watson is here to