Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1004:

“I need some peace. Who’s making all that racket out there? Calvin? Lacey? Tell them to take it somewhere else. I have a splitting headache.”

Jake rubbed his temples, trying to massage away the throbbing pain in his head.

The butler shifted uncomfortably, a troubled expression on his face.

“Mr. Reeves, the situation downstairs requires your attention. I lack the authority to dismiss them.”

Jake frowned, his brow furrowing in confusion.

“You’re the Reeves family butler,” he asserted, his voice firm.

“I’ve granted you the authority. Are they more influential than I am?”

He had served the Reeves family since Roderick’s era and enjoyed a

put the butler in a difficult position, Jake

see what

nodded gratefully and gestured

steps, his movements

observed him with

Reeves, you seem a bit unsteady. Perhaps you should rest for a while. I can have the servants prepare a strong cup of coffee for

said dismissively, shaking his

“I’m not that drunk.”

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the office. Even when drinking, he didn’t allow himself to overindulge. A man in his position had to remain vigilant, always on guard. When was the last time he had truly

No one would have guessed he had been

the commotion was Elma, sobbing uncontrollably, with Sophie and Calvin trying to console

in