Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 169:

“I understand,” Sarah replied, though with hesitation.

The man’s voice remained calm as he continued. “It’s odd, isn’t it? Now that Jake treats you so well, it feels like he’s just putting on a show.”

Sarah bristled at his words. “He loves me for real! How can you say he’s pretending?”

The man silently labeled Sarah a fool. Direct confrontation wouldn’t serve his purposes; he needed her cooperation, and offending her wouldn’t help. Sarah, after all, could still interact with Jake without rousing any suspicion.

“Don’t worry,” the man assured Sarah, slowing the car. “If Jake’s affection for you is just a façade, then his true feelings must still lie with Kallie. We can exploit that. When the time comes, we’ll drug her too, and have the same effect.”

Sarah’s expression soured. She exited the car abruptly, raising her voice. “I’ll prove to you that Jake’s love for me is real. Just wait until my birthday party!”

With a knowing smirk, the man responded, “I’m eager to see what you pull off.”

Just then, the man’s phone began to vibrate. As soon as he saw the caller ID flash on the screen, his tone shifted to one of marked respect.

Meanwhile, Sarah drifted further away, rendering Edgar unable to catch the man’s words.

Frustration surged within Edgar. He was so irritated that he almost hurled his earpiece to the ground. He had been on the verge of discovering who had drugged Jake.

Taking a moment, Edgar steadied his breathing and emotions, then quickly made his way to Jake’s room.

Upon entering, Edgar found Jake’s condition had greatly improved.

Jake was perched on the bed, absorbed in a book. Noticing Edgar’s grave face, he showed no sign of surprise. “Sarah was involved, wasn’t she?”

was startled. “Mr. Reeves,

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came back. She used to be an open book, eager to say anything to please me. Now, she’s secretive, making calls and sending messages behind my back. I suspected something for quite some time. When I told you to watch Sarah today,

family dared to drug you.

measured look. “You’re losing your edge. Have you forgotten what

a hint of guilt shadowing his features. “I’m sorry, Mr. Reeves. I just got too

jealous, and those people got the wrong idea. The Millers are mere pawns, used for minor tasks.

Jake’s logic, though his anger lingered. “But Mr. Reeves, what about your health? Should we play along and

haven’t

guilty, Edgar hesitantly confessed, “No, I feared

motion, Jake threw the book he

Reeves, even if you’re upset, I’m committed to this course. Right now, your health

deep sigh, his expression growing intense. “Even though you didn’t tell me, I can figure out their scheme. If they have to, they’ll drug

astonished. “Mr. Reeves, you’ve deduced that as

eyes. His already pale complexion appeared

explained, “It’s not hard to predict their moves. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have fallen for their tricks so easily. And Edgar, don’t think I’m doing all this for Kallie. She’s not

frustration grew. “If she ever discovers what

he’d heard the funniest joke. “She wouldn’t believe it. In her eyes, I’m just someone

the hospital, Kallie sneezed suddenly. She hugged her arms, feeling a

Kallie was interrupted by Sophia bursting into

are you doing?

to explain, “It’s really chilly here. Jerome just woke up, and with his frail health, he might

sounded incredulous. “The doctors warned of heatstroke in this weather. My father isn’t young anymore. Heatstroke could cause even bigger problems. What exactly are

eyes

stare, Kallie squirmed, mindful that she was on the Hayes family’s territory and needed