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

heat creeping up her neck as she glanced around

“Someone might see.”

remained still, his gaze

them,” he murmured, his voice

matter to me. What matters is you.” His thumb brushed

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

anymore,” he continued, the

always will

came. Instead, her fingers

she finally murmured, her touch

me. This won’t break

palm like a weary traveler finding solace. It was rare—this side of him.

something fluttering deep inside Kallie, an emotion she couldn’t

through the room, full of urgency. Kallie jerked away, flustered, her heart hammering as she tried to