Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 966:

“Don’t bother trying to scare me,” she replied.

“I know my dad will be furious, but that doesn’t mean anything to me. My mom is what matters most, and seeing her happy is all I care about. If my dad gets upset, that’s his problem. I want them to reconcile because it will bring my mom happiness.”

Elma’s voice sharpened as she leaned forward.

“And you? You claim you’re not trying to worm your way into my family, yet you had the nerve to show up at my family gathering. What? Do you think I’m just a clueless kid who doesn’t understand what’s going on?”

Embarrassment mixed with rage coursed through Lacey as she raised her voice sharply.

“Elma, open the door right now!” Lacey’s mounting frustration erupted as she snapped at the driver, “Are you deaf or something? Open the door, immediately!” But the driver remained stoic, wisely choosing not to engage with Lacey’s demands. Lacey and Jake weren’t even officially an item, yet Elma, as Jake’s daughter, held all the influence. He would be foolish to ignore Elma’s wishes.

the confrontation, sneered

never fill the role of my stepmother.

wrist, Elma rolled up

temper flared. If not for the bystanders, she would have unleashed a

destination

in desperation. However, it struck her that her phone was

toward the road, trying to stop

truly am. Could anyone please drive me to the Reeves family home? I assure you a hefty reward for your troubles, any amount you deem fair. I’m not lying. My connection with Jake is solid. He’s a

to think she had lost her grip on

with Jake could end up

the guy, wealthy and handsome. Why would he settle for her when he could