Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1403:

Seeing the mischievous glint in his eyes, Kallie stiffened, ready to make a run for it.

But Jake was one step ahead, swiftly flipping her onto the bed.

Eventually, at Kallie’s insistent urging, Jake relented and made love to her until late into the night. Afterward, he dutifully massaged Kallie’s sore waist.

Jake proved to be a surprisingly skilled masseur, his touch soothing Kallie into a deep slumber.

When Kallie awoke the next morning, Jake had already departed. Kallie was tempted to linger in bed, but the weight of the day’s responsibilities spurred her into action.

After considerable effort, Kallie finally located Jeanette.

Jeanette had retreated to the small house where she and Lacey had initially resided upon their arrival in Burmoos.

humble neighborhood on the city’s periphery, but the house itself was well-maintained and far

on the door gave Jeanette pause.

Jeanette was momentarily stunned, then burst

outburst caught Kallie completely off

unexpected maturity. The youthful innocence that had once sparkled in her eyes had been extinguished, replaced by a world-weariness that belied her

don’t be afraid. I’m not here to cause any trouble. I simply wanted to have a proper conversation with you. But of course, if you’d rather not,

head vehemently. “No, no, that’s not it at all,

aside, granting

briefly before

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offering Kallie water and inquiring about her well-being, pointedly avoiding any

well that if you return to beg for Lacey, it won’t