Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 959:

Without another word, Kallie headed for the door.

The children noticed Kallie’s departure and instantly felt a tug to follow her. Yet, curiously, Calvin remained. With a frosty glare, he gazed at Lacey, his contempt evident in every line of his face.

Lacey inhaled deeply, mustering a strained smile as she turned to face Calvin.

“Calvin, did you need something? It seems your mom has already left.”

Calvin’s face twisted into a sneer.

“Sure, my mom’s walked away, but my dad’s still here. Is there a problem with me staying here? And why are you here? What business does an outsider like you have at our family event?”

A flicker of annoyance crossed Lacey’s features upon hearing Calvin’s biting words. Clenching her teeth, she retorted, “Outsider? Mr. Reeves knows perfectly well I’m not an outsider.” The tension between them was palpable, edging closer to an outright argument, when Jake, rubbing his temples with a growing headache, intervened.

you step outside for a moment? I need a

hardened, his eyes cold

he spat bitterly before storming

pressed a hand to her chest,

Reeves, just look at his temper. How did he end up so wild? If he had been raised under your roof, I’m sure he would have been

the latest

Jake scoffed.

enlighten me, what does a fine young

ire in Jake’s tone and

chilled over, his voice slicing through

is educated is none of

nibbled on her lip and nodded with subdued

apologize, Mr. Reeves.

them, his eyes piercing Lacey