Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 958:

This sudden closeness almost tipped Kallie over her high heels. She leaned fully into his hold for stability.noveldrama

The photographer seized the moment, the camera shutter clicking fervently.

“Excellent! That’s a stunning shot. Let’s keep this energy going for a few more!” he exclaimed, clearly pleased. In that close embrace, neither Jake nor Kallie dared look into each other’s eyes.

Kallie felt Jake’s heart thumping wildly against her, a stark contrast to his usual aloof demeanor. She couldn’t get it. Why was his heartbeat so rapid now?

Out of everyone’s sight, Jake’s ears turned a shade of red, betraying his effort to appear calm. His lips remained a firm line, his smile restrained as their breaths mingled in the charged air between them.

Kallie could feel the heat from Jake’s hand resting on her waist as if it were scorching her through her dress.

Elma observed her parents’ close interaction with a joyful heart. She was convinced of their undying affection for each other. Her memories were vivid with scenes of them risking everything for each other’s safety. Surely, the coldness between them now was just a misunderstanding. She staunchly rejected the thought that their love could have faded.

Calvin and Sophie, catching on to Elma’s hopeful intentions, exchanged knowing looks but tacitly chose not to do anything. Despite their reservations about Jake, deep down, they harbored hope for Kallie and Jake’s reconciliation—not for any particular reason, but because it could restore Kallie’s happiness.

Just as the photographer was about to instruct Kallie and Jake into a more intimate pose, a knock echoed abruptly through the room. The door swung open, and Lacey dashed in.

Lacey hurried over, her voice cutting through the air with urgency.

“Mr. Reeves,” she called out.

Today, Lacey’s attire was unexpectedly formal, strikingly so. While not entirely out of place, her radiant elegance certainly made her stand out at the casual family gathering.

As Lacey made her way over to Jake, her intentions were unmistakable. She extended his suit jacket toward him, saying, “I thought you might feel chilly later on, so I brought over your coat.”

Jake couldn’t hide his surprise at Lacey’s unexpected appearance.

Kallie, on the other hand, quickly perceived the true motive behind Lacey’s actions. With a scornful glance, she observed Lacey making a show of her closeness to Jake, as if to mark her territory.

This hit Kallie like a wave, abruptly waking her from a serene dream into a chilling reality. Her expression turned icy in an instant. She straightened her posture, her tone unwavering.

“We’re finished with the photos now. I need to respond to a message. Please excuse me.”

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