Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 261:

Dean’s initial shock quickly turned into outrage. “Jake! What is this supposed to mean? Have you been anticipating our mom’s death? She’s still alive, despite her critical condition. How can you be so heartless?” Dean’s voice trembled with anger.

Jake’s expression hardened, his eyes glinting with an icy resolve. “What do you want to do? Just start. No need to waste time talking. I’ve been aware of your schemes ever since our mom’s so-called accident. Why put on an act?”

Being exposed, Dean’s frustration boiled over into a defensive fury. “Don’t spout nonsense! Our mom’s accident happened just a few miles from your house. Who would believe you’re not involved? And now, not only are you wishing for her to be gone, but you’re trying to pin her accident on me? You’re the one who should be answering for this, Jake!”

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Jake responded with a dismissive sneer, “Only a few miles from my home, you say? Interesting detail there. Didn’t you mention the surveillance cameras were down that day? How then, did you know the exact location?”

Dean was left flustered by Jake’s counter, unable to formulate a response.

sighed, silently scolding

response. His face flushed with embarrassment

Dean’s reaction, Stan realized that their schemes were bound to be exposed if things continued this way. Immediately, he winked at Sarah, indicating her

signal, Sarah responded by turning her face away, as if she

Stan’s expression darkened immediately.

tense,

voice. “That’s not fair, Jake. Dean has been looking after Shirley at the hospital for the past few days.

locking on Melinda. “I almost forgot you were here, Melinda. But now that you’ve spoken,

eyes carried a meaningful

Kallie? But how could it be? Jake should hardly be

on edge as she awaited

the doctor hurried over, his face etched with concern. “Is Shirley Reeves’ family

everyone turned their anxious eyes toward