Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1532:

A smirk tugged at Kallie’s lips. “See? With all the attention you get, you don’t have to worry about ever being lonely.”

Jake’s gaze darkened ever so slightly, his expression unreadable.

Kallie realized her mistake a second too late. Before she could react, Jake moved swiftly, lifting her effortlessly onto his shoulder as if she weighed nothing.

“Jake!” she gasped, wriggling in protest. But the height made her rethink her resistance, and she instinctively clung to him, her arms looping around his neck for stability.

He chuckled, clearly enjoying himself, but didn’t take it too far.

When they reached the shoreline, he finally set her down.

The cool waves lapped at their feet, the water neither too cold nor too warm—just enough to soothe the lingering heat of the day.

step back, frowning slightly. “You know swimming isn’t

expression softened. He knew why. The past still haunted her, the fear lingering like a shadow she couldn’t quite escape. But that was exactly why he had brought

he said, his voice low and serious, his gaze

on us now. While I wish to protect you forever, we can’t afford to show

to face him. She recognized the truth in his words. Yet, the challenge of overcoming her

Kallie moved her foot forward but paused as she neared the sea,

took Kallie’s hand, hoping to provide her with reassurance

her gently. “I’m right here with you. Nothing

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smile. With Jake’s solid support, she took

began to shake with fear, and she clung tightly

fear and causing

call it a