Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 267:

Courtney looked back at Stan, her eyes wide with surprise. “Mr. Reeves, shouldn’t we proceed tomorrow? Rushing it could expose you.”

Trying to contain his rising anger, a rare display for him, Stan glowered at Courtney and snapped, “Just do what I tell you! How dare you question my orders! And remember, I know about your actions the other day.”

Stan’s menacing stare intensified as he finished speaking.

A chill ran down Courtney’s spine. She realized Stan must have discovered she didn’t kill Kallie.

Courtney understood that her continued usefulness was the only reason Stan hadn’t disposed of her yet.

Despite this, a part of Courtney held on to a hint of hope, or perhaps, wishful thinking on her part. Maybe, just maybe, Stan might have a soft spot for her after the years she had spent by his side.

and walked away. Behind her, Stan’s

then, Jake instructed Edgar to start the car, and

Jake’s car, she hurried

filled with concern, she asked, “Are you sure you don’t want to stay in the hospital for your mother? My gut says Dean and… Well, that mysterious man. I suppose they are plotting something. They might target your mother. It’s safer if

managed a weak smile. “No matter their plans,

face fell at his words, her voice

Jake

car pulled away, Sarah stamped

Stan and the Miller family, with

leapt at

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