Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1352:

But Jake refused.

“No, she needs a full medical check-up first,” he said firmly, his tone leaving no room for argument.

As the doctor conducted a thorough examination on Kallie, Jake stood by, watching in silence. But as more wounds were revealed—bruises, scrapes, and then the burn on her legs—his eyes darkened.

The burn… That was from dodging Florrie’s probing, an injury Kallie had stubbornly refused to let Calvert treat. She had known exactly what kind of man he was and couldn’t stomach the idea of him touching her, let alone tending to her wounds. So, she had endured the pain, managing it on her own.

Thankfully, the cooler weather had prevented an infection, and with careful attention, it had healed. But a scar remained.

Kallie’s gaze lingered on the scar, a deep crease forming between her brows. She sighed.

“I guess I won’t be able to wear skirts anymore.”

Without a word, Jake knelt before her. His fingers traced the scar gently, as if memorizing the pain she had endured. Then, slowly, reverently, he pressed a soft kiss against it.

wave of emotion—raw, unguarded, overwhelming—rushed through

whispered, heat creeping up her neck as she glanced

“Someone might see.”

his gaze locked onto hers—calm,

them,” he murmured, his

is you.” His thumb brushed lightly over her

Your source: g𝕒ln𝕠v𝕖ls.𝕔𝕠𝕞

don’t want you to feel sad anymore,” he continued, the depth in his voice wrapping around her like a quiet

you are, and always

mouth, but no words came. Instead, her fingers reached out instinctively, tracing the contours of

know,” she finally murmured, her touch

me.

face against her palm like a weary traveler finding solace. It was rare—this side of him. Stripped of his usual control,

realization sent something fluttering deep inside Kallie, an emotion

full of urgency. Kallie jerked away, flustered, her heart hammering as she tried to push Jake