Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1509:

A slow smile spread across Kallie’s lips. Without a word, she wrapped her arms around Jake’s neck and pressed a light kiss to his cheek. “You handle the plans. I’ll follow your lead.”

The way Jake looked at her in that moment—pure affection, unwavering devotion—made her heart swell.

Unbeknownst to them, Jeanette had arrived at the doorway, stopping in her tracks at the sight of their quiet moment. Her fingers curled against the frame as she…

Jeanette hesitated, her gaze shifting to Elma, who was happily playing in the yard. Elma was always smiling, always bright, as if her world was untouched by sorrow.

A small pang of envy bloomed in Jeanette’s chest. If only her parents had been like that. But such thoughts belonged in the corners of her mind, never meant to be spoken aloud. She quickly pushed them aside. Everyone here treated her well. She had no right to feel like something was missing.

a week later, Caitlin’s injuries had mostly healed. She had finally gotten what she wanted—a chance to see

basking in the sun in the hospital garden, Caitlin felt a familiar gaze on her. Her heartbeat stuttered. Was it real,

was about to turn around when, in the next heartbeat, strong arms wrapped around

in her throat. That

tensed at the feel of her tears, his voice laced with mock regret. “This is my fault. I should have come to see you sooner and spared you all this worry.” He held her tighter, his voice raw. “Please, don’t cry. Seeing you

overtook her—he was thinner. She pulled back slightly, her hands lingering at his waist,

of self-blame washed over her. “I shouldn’t have lashed out at you. I

finds a

Clayton remained silent, but when he finally spoke, his voice shifted.