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

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

scornful twist of her wrist, Elma rolled up the window and directed the

for the bystanders, she would have unleashed a torrent of curses at the departing

your destination for

phone was nestled inside her purse, which unfortunately remained in Jake’s car. Now, phoneless and penniless, her situation grew

the road, trying to stop the occasional car, sharing her urgent need for

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

had lost

associated with Jake could end up in such a

and handsome. Why would he settle for her when he could