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.

fueling the confrontation, sneered

supports you. You’ll never fill the role of my stepmother. Even if my parents remain apart,

wrist, Elma rolled up the window and directed the

up speed, Lacey’s temper flared. If not for the bystanders, she

destination

However, it struck her that her phone was nestled inside her purse,

to stop the occasional car, sharing

I truly am. Could anyone please drive me to the Reeves family home? I assure you a hefty reward for your troubles, any amount

to think she had lost her

in the head. None associated with

guy, wealthy and handsome. Why would he settle for her when he could have someone far more