Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1040:

Jake halted, inhaled deeply, and his voice grew icy.

“Elma was merely spouting nonsense. Don’t take it to heart.”

Kallie sensed Jake’s growing impatience but continued to press for clarity. She tensed, her voice shaky as she inquired, “So, are you her father?”

At this, Jake’s gaze hardened slightly.

“You ought to know the answer to that very well,” he responded.

Kallie blinked, puzzled. How did she know? She had lost her memory.

Kallie couldn’t fathom Jake’s reaction. She had asked him that question because she had forgotten their past. His mocking tone didn’t sit well with her.

Kallie collected herself and asked, “Why would you say that?”

Jake forced a smile and responded, “You once confidently claimed Clayton was your husband. So, how could those possibly be mine?”

Kallie found herself speechless for a moment. She gazed at Jake, attempting to read any underlying emotions. Yet, his eyes gave nothing away, his thoughts unreadable.

As Jake turned to leave, Kallie bit her lip and hastened to catch up with him.

“I’m struggling to express how I feel, but it’s clear we need to sort these things out,” she said.

Stopping, Kallie met Jake’s gaze, her cheeks coloring slightly.

“Who was it that I loved before?”

Jake’s hand tensed but remained at his side. He did not pull away from her touch. He responded with a neutral voice, “Alright, I promise we’ll talk, but not right now. Can we find another time?”

While Jake’s response seemed to hold her in suspense, his demeanor was less chilly than before. A smile finally crossed Kallie’s face. She agreed, and as Jake began to walk away, she caught up to him once more. Her smile was refreshing, her eyes radiantly curved and full of charm.

Upon catching a glimpse of Kallie’s smiling face from the corner of his eyes, Jake felt a bit flustered, something stirring inside him. He cleared his throat softly.

“Anything else?”

“Nothing,” Kallie replied, shaking her head.

Jake wanted to ask, “Why are you still following me?” but her dazzling smile held his words back.

At times, Jake felt helpless in love with Kallie, his resolve to keep his distance wavering repeatedly despite the harm she had inflicted on him. In different circumstances, he could be decisive and authoritative. However, in Kallie’s presence, he was hesitant, torn between his lingering feelings toward her and his rational side screaming for distance.

Kallie, observing Jake’s expression tinged with a hint of frustration and resignation, smiled.

“I won’t disturb you further. I need to check on Elma later. You should get some rest. Goodnight,” she said softly.

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