Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 969

Chapter 969:

Elma’s eyes betrayed a hint of reluctance, which Lacey noticed all too clearly.

Lacey inwardly scoffed, her mind already cooking up a plot.

“I accept your apology,” Lacey said lightly, but her gaze turned cold.

“But next time, be more careful.”

Though her words seemed casual, her eyes were icy, locking onto Elma with the coldness of someone eyeing a lifeless body. With Lacey facing away from Jake, he failed to notice the coldness in her expression.

an air of victory, Elma suddenly felt a chill creep down her spine. She promptly darted to Jake’s side and

his hand resting

much progress you’ve made with her medical help. That’s a good sign. Don’t you want to get better and resume school soon? Once you recover, you

her feelings in turmoil.

reluctance, Jake reassured

I won’t let anyone

meant nothing would happen to her, at least not within this month. Otherwise,

adventure awaits

Every time her eyes closed, memories of the previous night’s humiliation played on a

words echoing in her mind. This poison was perfectly suited for harming a defective

then, the poison in Elma’s system would have run its course. If Elma died at Kallie’s place, it would allow Lacey to distance herself from the situation. Lacey hadn’t meant to be so ruthless, but Elma was too irritating. Besides, Cody was right. No matter how things unfolded, Kallie and Jake couldn’t truly be torn apart with the kids in the picture. The children were the thread that kept them tied together. Only when the child was gone, and if one of them was the cause, would the blame unravel everything between