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?”

warmth. “That’s exactly why I arranged for this, the hospital, and Jeanette’s studies. They’re all part of ensuring your future is secure and a better life. From now on, you and

with 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

to clarify things. “Yes, I’ll admit

twenties, Lacey. This is your time to carve out a better life for yourself. Staying here and spending your whole life with me would only hold you back. And to be clear, I will never

had gently implied before that she shouldn’t have such thoughts, he had never outright said so. At that time, Lacey could still find some solace in denying the truth, convincing herself that Jake felt it wasn’t the

pain. Tears spilled from her eyes, falling uncontrollably. She wanted to argue that she didn’t love him and that such thoughts hadn’t crossed

could do was take a deep breath, fighting to keep her composure and avoid an emotional breakdown

admit 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 marry someone else and have children, I’ll wish you happiness. Loving someone doesn’t always mean being together. As long as I see you happy, that’s all that matters.

you grant me this