Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 765:

As he pondered the possibilities, Lacey walked in. She immediately sensed the suspicion and coldness in Jake’s expression.

“Mr. Reeves.” Lacey’s heart jumped in her chest, her pulse quickening. She suddenly felt flustered. “You’re awake. Are you still feeling unwell?”

Jake rubbed his temples, attempting to shake off the remnants of his grogginess.

He didn’t respond to her question right away, which only deepened Lacey’s worry.

Setting aside what she was holding, she hurried to his side. “Mr. Reeves…”

Before her hand could reach him, Jake caught it, his grip firm. “Miss Payne.” His gaze was ice-cold. “Why did I pass out all of a sudden yesterday without any reason?”

clever and cautious, but his sharpness had caught her off guard.

believe me, check for yourself. You should feel more robust

grievance. “I only wanted to help you recover faster. I

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her hand from his grasp, her demeanor cooling instantly. With a touch of irritation, she

much stronger, and his injury no longer ached. Perhaps he had misunderstood her. Moreover,

ask. It’s not that I don’t trust you, and I hope you won’t

you see fit. My advice is to rest and recover here before leaving. But if you are in a rush, there is nothing

over and saw the sense in her words. He hadn’t yet known whether Clayton had already made a move against Kallie. If he

as an idea formed in his mind. His

words “Of course” nearly slipped from Lacey’s lips, but she caught herself, clearing

how to proceed, worried he might be bothering her. He shook his head.

that. Just tell me whether or not it’s troublesome. After all,