Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1072:

Shaking off the remnants of sleep, Kallie reminded herself of her purpose. She needed to find Jake and discuss matters with him immediately. Straightening her slightly rumpled clothes, she stood and headed for the door.

As Kallie stepped into the hallway, the darkness outside gave her pause. It was eerily silent, the kind of quiet that made her skin prickle. Swallowing her unease, she decided to take the elevator, only to discover it wasn’t functioning. The only option left was the staircase.

Despite knowing the estate was secure, the darkened stairs loomed before her, shadowy and foreboding. Every creak of her footsteps echoed unnervingly.

Kallie managed a few hesitant steps before her nerves got the better of her. With a sigh of defeat, she turned back. Pulling out her phone, she dialed Jake’s number, hoping he was still nearby. As the call connected, a sudden ringtone broke the silence, startling her.

Kallie froze, her heart pounding before realization dawned. Following the sound, she traced it to the adjacent lounge. Pushing the door open, she found Jake. He was sprawled on the sofa, his tie slightly loosened, his features softened by sleep. Despite his obvious exhaustion, he hadn’t chosen the bed nearby, settling instead for the smaller, less comfortable couch.

“Mr. Reeves,” Kallie called out softly, hesitating to disturb him. Jake didn’t respond at first. His eyes remained shut, his breathing steady, as though lost in deep slumber.

Kallie stood there, unsure of what to do next. Her purpose had felt urgent moments ago—Jake was due to leave on a business trip soon, and she had no idea where he was going or how long he’d be gone. Waiting until his return to speak with him wasn’t an option.

She shifted anxiously, debating whether to leave and come back later when a hoarse, tired voice broke the silence.

“You’re awake!”

Kallie turned, startled. Jake’s eyes had opened, his gaze settling on her with a sleepy calm. He made no move to sit up, his body still reclined on the sofa as though he had no intention of leaving his spot anytime soon.

Kallie felt a rush of awkwardness. She hadn’t meant to disturb him.

“I just woke up actually. I didn’t know where you’d gone, so I called and followed the sound here.”

Her voice faltered slightly as she added, “Do you need more rest? If so, I can leave you alone. But… I’d appreciate it if you could give me five minutes when you’re awake.”noveldrama

As the words tumbled out, Kallie began to regret them. She was interrupting his much-needed rest—what had possessed her to speak so insistently? And why had she even fallen asleep in the first place, wasting so much time?

Jake’s eyes lingered on her with an unreadable expression, his posture unchanging. Finally, he gave her a faint nod, followed by a shake of his head.

“I might not have time later,” he murmured, his voice quiet but firm.

Hearing Jake’s response, Kallie crouched down cautiously.

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