Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 763:

The more Lacey dwelled on it, the colder her heart grew. Anger simmered beneath her skin. How could someone like Kallie deserve Jake’s love? After all the pain Kallie had caused him, how could he still be drawn to her? Yet, the moment Jake woke, he wanted nothing more than to run back to Kallie without a second thought.

Lacey clenched her fists, remembering the small dose she had slipped into Jake’s food earlier. He was in a deep sleep now, unaware of the chaos unfolding. For now, at least, he was safe. It seemed Clayton and Kallie wouldn’t be returning anytime soon.

As Lacey walked away, a strange sensation washed over her. She told herself she should repay Jake for protecting her and Jeanette, but deep down, she knew it was more than that. She was falling for him.

Lacey inhaled deeply, grounding herself in the truth she couldn’t ignore. She shouldn’t fall for Jake. He had a wife and kids. Even if she felt Kallie didn’t deserve Jake, he still had a family.

Pushing her swirling emotions aside, Lacey felt a strange relief, as if the weight had momentarily lifted.

When Lacey arrived home, Jeanette appeared, her voice soft but urgent. “Lacey, don’t worry. Jake’s been asleep the whole time. He hasn’t woken up.”

job, Jeanette,” Lacey murmured, gently

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struck Lacey, and she crouched down to meet Jeanette’s eyes, her expression serious. “Listen carefully, Jeanette. Jake can never know what happened today. If he finds out,

to leave

“That’s my girl. Now,

Jake really gone? She

caught in Kallie’s

shattered. Hugging her knees to her

some composure. She looked better, though the pale exhaustion on her face

said softly, concern etched in his features. “The doctor said you need rest.

gaze, Kallie turned her face away, not wanting him to see her in such a vulnerable state. But her hoarse voice betrayed her. “Clayton… Have the police found