Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1508:

Jake brushed a hand down her back, his tone reassuring. “It’s okay. What matters is that she’s fine now. And Kallie, you’ve done more than enough for her.”

Kallie exhaled softly and nodded. Jake studied her for a moment before suggesting gently, “If you’re still worried, visit her at the hospital.”

Kallie considered it but then shook her head. “No, I think I should focus on the kids. It’s been too long since I spent real time with them.” A quiet sigh escaped her lips. “I’ll have Trent send a few people to check on Caitlin. If she still wants to acknowledge me as her cousin, she’ll come to me in her own time. If not… I won’t force it.”

Seeing the weight lift from Kallie’s shoulders, Jake felt a sense of relief himself. Deciding this was the right time, he shared what he had uncovered. “I had someone look into things discreetly. Turns out, Clayton’s men were at the party that night. But it appeared they didn’t do anything. Should I confront him about it?”

Kallie’s face hardened instantly, and before Jake could say another word, she stopped him. “No. As long as we know what Clayton is up to and make preparations, there’s no need to waste our time on him.” Jake saw the flicker of fear behind her resolve—he understood all too well why she felt this way. She carried the scars of her past with Clayton, a lingering trauma that never fully faded.

The mere thought of Jake confronting Clayton sent a ripple of fear through her. What if Jake didn’t come back? She knew better than anyone that Clayton was a venomous force, one that couldn’t simply be erased. Since she couldn’t destroy him completely, the only way to keep her loved ones safe was to stay out of his reach.

Jake tightened his hold on her, grounding her in his arms. “I won’t be reckless,” he said, his voice steady and patient. “I just need to figure out his next move. If he’s targeting you or the kids, I won’t sit back and wait.”

He paused before adding, “Maybe I should hit the Morgan Group first. That way, Clayton will be too busy cleaning up his own mess to focus on his schemes.”

A slow smile played on Kallie’s lips as she caught on to his meaning. With a playful glint in her eyes, she tilted her head and winked. “Go ahead. The Nixon Group will back you up.”

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Jake chuckled, intertwining his fingers with hers. “Speaking of which, didn’t we say we’d take a family trip?” His thumb brushed against her hand. “I’ve almost wrapped up work, and the private jet’s ready. We can leave the day after tomorrow—to that place you mentioned last time.”

Kallie blinked, pleasantly surprised by the unexpected news. “Are you serious? I thought the Reeves Group still had a mountain of issues for you to deal with.”

Jake let out a soft sigh, his gaze holding a mix of longing and resignation. “And when I finally clear them up, you’ll be buried in work again. If we keep waiting for the ‘perfect time,’ we’ll never have one.”

Kallie thought about it and realized he was right.

Jake leaned in slightly, his voice warm with conviction. “So let’s stop waiting. Let’s make a decision right now—we leave the day after tomorrow. No second thoughts, no delays. What do you say?” The idea was tempting to Kallie. It had been too long since they’d taken an unplanned trip, just for themselves. The kids would be thrilled. And honestly, so would she.

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