Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 913

Chapter 913:

Lacey fought to keep her emotions in check and forced a smile, though her face had paled. She hastily shifted the conversation.

“Mr. Reeves, I wanted to see you because there’s something important I need to tell you. Today, Cody’s people found me and took me to see him.”

Lacey wasn’t trying to keep this from Jake. If he ever wanted to, he could easily learn of her whereabouts, though he had never done so. Still, she held onto a faint hope that he might care, even a little.

Jake’s only response was a nonchalant “Hmm.”

Lacey’s hands balled into fists. That was it? That was all he had to say? How could he be so indifferent?

Lacey swallowed her frustration and asked, “Mr. Reeves, aren’t you concerned that Cody might do something to me?”

doesn’t dare. Besides, whatever he does to

her. If it were Kallie in her place,

him and offer medical treatment. I thought it was an important matter. After all, Cody isn’t

“Hmm.” He figured it

to ask your opinion, Mr. Reeves. If

your

If the pay’s worthwhile, I won’t stand in your way. But if you go, I won’t let you handle

Jake’s words, her face paling

wanted to respond, but a sense of helplessness weighed her down. Jake closed his

won’t go to Cody. I made my choice to be with you back then, and I’m not

her loyalty would mean something to him. But Jake merely gave a slight nod. It was as though

lip, fighting back the tears that threatened to