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

creeping up her neck as she

“Someone might see.”

his gaze locked

murmured, his voice

is you.” His thumb brushed lightly over her

Your source: g?ln?v?ls.???

the

you are, and always will

no words came. Instead, her fingers reached out

she finally murmured,

about me. This won’t break

his eyes for a brief moment, pressing his face against her palm like a weary traveler finding solace. It was rare—this side of him. Stripped

deep inside Kallie, an emotion she couldn’t quite name.

through the room, full of urgency. Kallie jerked