Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 912

Chapter 912:

“Mr. Reeves, there’s something I need to tell you, but I’m not sure if I should say it.”

Jake nodded slightly.

“Go ahead.”

Leo cleared his throat.

“Mr. Reeves, it’s pretty obvious that Miss Payne has feelings for you. Your return is solely to get back at Miss Nixon. Yet, I am stunned to find out that Miss Payne actually announced to the public that you are her fiancé. That could cause problems down the line.”

Jake fell silent.

affections and had turned her down. While Lacey had promised she wouldn’t pursue him and just wanted to work for him, it was clear she had lied. Though Jake sought to remove Lacey from his life, she had made contributions over the years. Plus, she had saved his life. He couldn’t bring himself to dismiss her in such a cruel

thought, Jake said, “Now that I’m back, I’ll tell everyone Lacey

this, Leo finally relaxed. Lacey might have made her contributions, but she wasn’t the right woman to

supposed to be occupied? Yet, it seemed he was just here, trying to drown his sulking mood with alcohol. Jake seldom indulged in alcohol. Clearly, he couldn’t let go of Kallie. What had happened during Jake’s meeting with Kallie

of alcohol permeated the room. Jake wasn’t known to drink much. Even

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escape the world. When he finally lifted his head, his Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed. His flushed cheeks gave him an unusual, almost vulnerable look. A soft ache stirred in Lacey’s heart. If she wasn’t mistaken, faint tear stains

asked, “Mr. Reeves, are

an instant, he seemed to unravel everything she felt. He saw worry, reluctance, and affection in her

usual circumstances, Jake wouldn’t have acknowledged his feelings toward Kallie. Yet

Even though she’s

his words, “Why? After all this time, can’t you just