Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 911

Chapter 911:

“Where’s Jake?” she demanded. “I need to see him right now.”

Leo glanced at Jake, who was nursing a drink. He decided not to tell Lacey the truth.

“Mr. Reeves is busy with some important matters. Since you’re no longer in danger, please don’t disturb him,” he said evasively.

Lacey’s blood boiled. “Leo, what do you mean I’m disturbing Mr. Reeves? I’m practically his most trusted confidante!” she retorted, her voice laced with indignation.

Leo’s brow furrowed in displeasure. From the moment he’d started working for Jake, he had harbored a distinct dislike for Lacey as he found her demeanor to be condescending and arrogant. Plus, he could see right through her facade of superiority. More importantly, Jake hadn’t treated Lacey differently, always maintaining a polite demeanor.

Leo knew Jake had softened his demeanor around Lacey only because of the life-saving favor. However, Lacey had misinterpreted Jake’s gratitude as romantic interest and genuinely believed she held a special place in his affections.

Right now, Leo could tell Jake was clearly in a foul mood and wasn’t in the mood to entertain visitors. Lacey’s shrill tone caused Leo’s expression to harden.

firmly. “Miss Payne, if you continue to

but today was different. She desperately needed reassurance, a confirmation that she held some significance in Jake’s life. Suppressing her frustration, Lacey forced

it wasn’t important. I’m facing a difficult situation,

his temples, feeling a surge

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issues you might encounter. Why don’t you

curse, her jaw

Jake, I’ll hurt myself. You know I’ll do

before. Maybe she really

Jake spotted Leo and

“Come here.”

Jake’s flushed cheeks and red-rimmed

you’ve had quite a bit to drink already. Maybe you should slow down,” Leo said, his voice

swimming, but he was still clear-headed enough to ask, “What does