Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 909

Chapter 909:

Lacey’s face burned with embarrassment as she gritted her teeth. “Anyway, I had my reasons for leaving. Enough of this topic. If you aim to get back at me, fine. Just remember, this is Burmoos, not some lawless place under your control.”

Cody smirked, clearly amused by her defiance. “What, Miss Payne, aren’t you afraid?”

She clenched her fists tightly. Fear twisted inside her, but she didn’t dare to show it. This was all she had left—her dignity.

Cody glanced at the elderly man beside him. “Alright, this doesn’t concern you. Go rest. I didn’t summon Miss Payne here to settle scores. Let’s not intimidate her.”

With a slight nod and a dismissive snort, the elderly man cast Lacey a sidelong glance before turning away.

“Another greedy yet ungrateful individual,” he muttered, his tone laced with mockery, which only fueled Lacey’s anger.

He’s like that. No harm

being around Cody filled Lacey with unease, stirring a knot of fear in her chest. It was like a slow, relentless torment. Determined, she spoke firmly. “Mr. Hopkins, I’ve already admitted

smile widened. “At last, Miss Payne, you’re speaking

wariness clouding her gaze. “What kind of deal?

of Jake and want to be with him. I can make that happen, but there’s a price. You’d have to work for me.

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her head. “No. I don’t

him

I’ll have a word with Mr. Reeves. I might just mention how you drugged Kallie at my birthday party three years ago—all to stage the show you planned for him

at her sides, and her mind raced with panic. What could she do now? What options were left? How had Cody found out

onto a shred of hope, Lacey turned back, feigning confusion. “I’m sorry, Mr. Hopkins. I don’t understand what you’re talking