Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 884

Chapter 884:

Yet, Lacey took solace in the fact that Jake had brought her along. She consoled herself with the thought that this was a sign she somewhat mattered to him.

Beside them, Jeanette sat wide-eyed, marveling at the novelty of her first flight, though a shadow of disappointment soon crossed her face. She regarded Lacey with a questioning look.

“Lacey, how long will we be gone? When do we return?”

Lacey smoothed Jeanette’s hair gently.

“We won’t return anytime soon. This isn’t just a trip. We’re relocating to somewhere better. Jeanette, things are only going to improve for us. Isn’t that something to be happy about?”

Jeanette bowed her head, silent and hesitant. Despite the improved circumstances, she missed the quaint village and the uncomplicated, joyful days spent with Lacey, a stark contrast to the complexity of their new life.

A sudden memory sparked in Jeanette’s eyes. She hushed Lacey with a finger to her lips and covertly passed something to her.

pocket. It’s ripped, but you can make it out. It’s a bit

aback,

really shouldn’t meddle. Jake will be furious if he

her

out. He’s sound asleep

ripped paper in her hand. She cast a glance at Jake to

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recognition washed

Kallie’s business card. Jake had asked for it back then and insisted on discarding it to avoid any further ties with Kallie, claiming it was best forgotten.

had probably contacted Kallie. A surge of discomfort overwhelmed Lacey. She struggled to grasp why Jake continued to harbor feelings for Kallie, especially after her profound betrayal. How could she fully take Kallie’s

the airplane window, Lacey observed the city’s skyscrapers shrinking to the size of ants below her. A peculiar thrill coursed through her. This was the exhilaration of towering

her old one. She resolved to strive for a brighter future,

return the call hit a dead end with a disconnected number, making it seem like a mere prank. However, Kallie remained skeptical and enlisted her tech team to track the number. Its last