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.

“Apologies. He’s like that. No harm intended. I hope you can be

fear in her chest. It was like a slow, relentless torment. Determined, she spoke firmly. “Mr. Hopkins, I’ve already admitted

you’re speaking

up, wariness clouding her gaze. “What kind of

You’d have to work for me. If you fail, you’ll have to walk away from Jake forever and work under me without ever looking

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her head. “No. I don’t need

him

that, Lacey lifted her dress, preparing to leave. Cody, unfazed, continued, “If you refuse, I’ll have a word with Mr. Reeves. I might just mention how you

panic. What could she do now? What options were left? How had Cody found out

“I’m sorry, Mr. Hopkins. I don’t understand what