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.

Elma suddenly felt a chill creep down her spine. She promptly darted to Jake’s side and whispered, “Dad, perhaps you should find me a different doctor, please? I just can’t get along with Lacey. I don’t like her.

hand resting gently on her

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

torn, her feelings in turmoil. Of course, she

reluctance, Jake

safe with me. I won’t let anyone

gave a reluctant nod. Perhaps her worries had been unfounded. Though Lacey disliked her, Lacey’s desire to become Jake’s wife meant nothing would happen to her, at least not within this month. Otherwise, Jake would undoubtedly send

awaits

back in her room, Lacey collapsed onto her bed, completely drained. Her eyes were clouded with coldness and a seething, overwhelming hatred. Every time her eyes closed,

was perfectly suited for harming a defective child like Elma.

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