Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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Jake continued, his voice firm, “I didn’t want to resort to such harsh words, but you are testing my patience. Let me make myself perfectly clear. My interest in a woman isn’t swayed by her attire, not even if she were to stand before me completely naked.”

The cruel bluntness of his declaration struck like a slap, leaving a sting that lingered in the air.

Tears welled up in Lacey’s eyes, her cheeks flushing with shame. She gripped her skirt tightly, biting back her anger, managing only a stammered apology in response.

“Mr… Mr. Reeves,” Lacey stammered, her voice quivering with feigned concern.

“I didn’t mean it that way. I’m just worried about you. I think Kallie might be deceiving you. This sudden lunch invitation seems suspicious. If she truly cared for you, why was she so cruel before? Perhaps this lunch is just a ploy to get back at you. Besides, I came here for another reason. It’s about Elma’s health. She needs her medication.”

Jake’s eyes hardened as he glared at Lacey.

“My relationship with Kallie is none of your concern,” he stated icily.

would have arranged for someone to bring it. Your presence

up, her

any harm. If

had been diligently caring for Elma. Elma had shown

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Lacey,” Jake said,

leave now. Don’t come

visible red mark. She then adjusted her dress, lowering the neckline slightly, creating an

mind, found Kallie. She walked over, her high

“Kallie,” she purred.

her expression

do you want?” she

a saccharine

If you had known it would end like this, why have you bothered in the