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.

he’d noticed Lacey’s 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

moment of thought, Jake said, “Now that I’m back, I’ll tell everyone Lacey is just a sister figure to me. I’ll even play matchmaker for

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

while later. As she walked toward the private room and surveyed the surroundings, a frown etched on her face. Wasn’t Jake 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

hand, she took a steadying breath before opening the door. A strong scent of alcohol permeated the room. Jake wasn’t known to drink much. Even at gatherings, no one ever pressured him into

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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 marked the corners of his eyes. She couldn’t believe this. Was he really crying? Had he

hesitant voice, Lacey asked, “Mr. Reeves, are

made Lacey feel exposed. In an instant, he seemed to unravel everything she felt. He saw worry, reluctance, and affection in her gaze. Caught by his penetrating look, Lacey quickly averted her

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

can’t let go of Kallie. I’ve loved her for years. Even though she’s hurt

his words, “Why? After all