Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 914

Chapter 914:

Jake wasn’t in the mood to talk to Lacey, so he simply gave a nod, allowing her to stay. Leo, ever wary of Lacey’s presence, stood behind. Jake poured himself drink after drink, letting the hours slip by. Perhaps he’d had too much. His vision began to blur, his head felt light, and his breathing became shallow. Yet, out of habit, he kept drinking.

Leo observed Jake with growing concern. Finally, he stepped forward and said, “Mr. Reeves, that’s enough for today. You shouldn’t keep drinking like this.”

Jake knew Leo was right. But an inexplicable restlessness gnawed at him. He pushed Leo’s hand away with more force than necessary. “Leave me alone.”

Lacey’s eyes flickered as she noticed Jake’s unsteady behavior. She moved forward, offering her support. “Let me help you, Mr. Reeves. I’ll get you back safely.”

To her surprise, Jake refused her approach. “Stay back. I don’t want anyone to touch me.”

swaying as he tried to walk out. Lacey instinctively took a step to follow

“Lacey.” He looked at her intently, his expression

a beat. She

or banquets. Sure, Jake would turn to a drink or two when something weighed on him, but never enough to end up

figure fade from view, a pang of anxiety settling in her chest. She clenched her jaw, her eyes narrowing as she glared at Leo.

your

was confident whatever she’d done couldn’t be traced. He fixed her with a pointed look, his tone biting. “Fine. But let me warn you, Lacey. Don’t start thinking you can

sharpened her tone. “Leo, are you an idiot?

bar. Nothing’s going to happen to

Waiting wasn’t an option. She had to find

over him, almost instinctual. He recoiled from everyone, a mixture of discomfort and fever simmering

temples in a futile attempt to settle the disarray in his mind. His body, however, refused to cooperate. The alcohol seemed to amplify his emotions. The buried feelings of longing and resentment swirled up, relentless and raw, clawing at