Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 760:

Lacey’s eyes sharpened, her expression laced with subtle contempt. Kallie was openly affectionate with another man. Could it be that Kallie wasn’t Jake’s wife?

Instead of storming off, Lacey took a moment to examine the photos they’d posted. Whatever small sliver of hope she had left evaporated on the spot. It was unmistakably Jake.

Whispers from the people around Lacey filled the air.

“Isn’t she looking for her husband? She’s so beautiful, and she’s driving a luxury car. What would her husband be doing here?”

“You haven’t heard? Word is, he was framed and barely escaped with his life.”

Lacey had always steered clear of such issues. Yet, the mention of Jake made her hesitate and lean in to catch more of the conversation.

“Those folks have been scouring the area for ages. The endless rain muddied the roads and blocked their path. They haven’t made it to this spot yet.”

“I picked up on some whispers too. They’re saying that woman plotted with her lover to off her husband. How else do you explain a fit man just ending up in this remote village?”

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captivating. Could someone that gorgeous really be so

know? Sometimes, the most beautiful

mentioning she now runs the man’s

around, goes around,

the deeper her astonishment grew. Pondering the rumors, she began to think there might be some truth to them. Jake bore no bruises indicative of a scuffle. However, a stab wound marked his chest. She had seen

Out of nowhere, a gentle tap came

local from the

someone recently. Could he be the

mentioned a reward of $500,000 for finding

do with that kind of money. I’d be over the

of her head, Lacey gave her answer. “No, the man I rescued isn’t the one they’re searching

tongue in disappointment. “What a

better of her, Lacey furrowed her brows and inquired, “Do you know who they’re looking for? They must be desperate to offer such