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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so captivating. Could someone that gorgeous really be so

Sometimes, the most beautiful are the

mentioning she now runs the man’s business. Sounds a little shady, don’t you

around,

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 it before. The cut was shallow, likely inflicted by someone not particularly strong, perhaps a woman. Most telling was that Jake had had no prior quarrels with his assailant. He obviously trusted someone close enough to

Out of nowhere, a gentle tap

pivoted. A local from the village

you rescued someone recently. Could he be

mentioned a reward of $500,000 for

Imagine what one could do with that kind of money.

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

clicked his tongue in disappointment. “What a

and inquired, “Do you know who they’re looking for? They must be desperate to offer such a huge