Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 921

Chapter 921:

Jake cleared his throat, his tone steady. “There’s no need to worry. Everything’s already arranged. You’ve always dreamed of running your own hospital, haven’t you? Two years ago, I had one built in Uskela. They’re short of a director, and I think it’s the perfect opportunity for you to take over. Don’t stress about the experience because you’ll have an expert there to guide you. As for Jeanette, she’s studying in Ysland right now. She won’t need to return to Burmoos as she can meet you directly in Uskela. That’s why there’s only one ticket. If you’re concerned about Jeanette, I can arrange for someone to take you to Ysland to pick her up first.”

Lacey didn’t light up with excitement as Jake had expected. Instead, her face grew pale.

She whispered, her voice quivering, “You’re sending me away?”

Jake frowned, confused by her reaction. “Sending you away? That’s not it at all. I just don’t want to waste your potential. Now that I’ve returned to Burmoos, my power is being restored. Many people who’ve supported me over the past few years deserve a chance to live their own lives again. Besides, didn’t you say you agreed?”

“No, I didn’t! I didn’t even understand what you meant!” Her voice wavered, panic threading through her words as she persisted. “I don’t want to leave, Mr. Reeves. I really don’t! Staying by your side is my choice, not a burden. Don’t you understand? Following you has taught me so much and given me experiences I’d never have otherwise. Don’t you want me to keep growing?”

your future is secure

me, Mr. Reeves. Why couldn’t you build a hospital for me here, in Burmoos? Why send me abroad? Do you think I’m a nuisance? I’ve always been loyal to you,

He decided to clarify things. “Yes, I’ll admit my actions might seem cruel, but this is

here and spending your whole life with me would only hold you back. And to be clear, I will never feel anything

that time, Lacey could still find some solace in denying the truth, convincing herself that Jake felt it wasn’t the right time for romance, given

eyes, falling uncontrollably. She wanted to argue that she didn’t love him and that such

breath, fighting to keep her composure and avoid an emotional

I’ve developed feelings for you in the past three years, but I swear, I’ll never act on them. I won’t force you to feel the same. All I want is to stay by your side. Even if you

you grant me this one