Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 997:

Jake scoffed at his own foolishness, a wry smile twisting his lips. Still, he knew in his heart that if the situation arose again, he would not hesitate to save Kallie.

Sophie pondered Jake’s words and then shook her head with firmness, her eyes shimmering with a mix of defiance and insight.

“That’s not the case. My mom would never fake ignorance to me and you. If she truly wanted you to leave, she would have told you directly instead of resorting to such tricks. Moreover, she’s my mom. I can spot her lies in an instant. She genuinely doesn’t recognize me. If you leave now, what becomes of her? She needs you. I can’t fathom you’ve genuinely let go of your love for her.”

Jake felt a pang of heartache at Sophie’s pleading and earnest look, his expression mirroring the depth of his turmoil. In days gone by, he would have stayed by Kallie’s side without a second thought. Yet, times had shifted irrevocably. Kallie’s past actions told him she harbored intentions to end his life, and her love for him had evidently evaporated.

Jake figured Kallie’s disdain toward him must have remained unchanged even with her memories gone. Logically speaking, disgust and caution should have clouded her eyes at the mere sight of him upon waking up.noveldrama

However, Jake clung to a recent memory—the moment Kallie had first awakened and looked up at him. Her eyes, imbued with trust, had met his. It was a look he hadn’t seen from her in ages. Moreover, Kallie had even claimed that although she did not recognize Jake, there was a familiarity in his presence. She felt certain they had once shared a close connection.

Jake instantly felt she was putting on an act, and worse, her acting was far from convincing.

Firm in his resolve, Jake declared to Sophie, “I have pressing commitments elsewhere and cannot linger here. Yet, I will not forsake you. Leo, who has long served me, will remain here in my stead. Rest assured, he is dependable and will look after you with great care.”

With these words, Jake turned on his heel and departed.

Sophie felt her heart pound with anxiety. How could Jake just walk away like that? Did he no longer harbor any affection for Kallie? If that was indeed the case, it would be pointless for her to try and persuade him to stay.

Returning to the ward, Sophie let the tears cascade down her cheeks as she sat by Kallie, who was still lost in unconsciousness.

Sophie leaned close, her voice trembling.

“Mom, is what Jake said true? That you haven’t really lost your memory, that you haven’t forgotten me? Are you just feigning amnesia for his sake? Oh, how I wish his claims were true.”

When Kallie’s eyes finally opened, the soft glow of dusk had already filled the room.

Kallie blinked. The figure by her bedside was the same girl she’d seen earlier, youthful and radiantly beautiful. Before she slipped into darkness, the girl had professed to be her daughter. Yet, to Kallie, such memories were like wisps of smoke, having vanished without a trace. She was devoid of any memories of her past life, her identity, or her origins. Everything around her was enshrouded in mystery, including the sudden appearance of a daughter she didn’t recognize.

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