Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1020:

After a tense pause, Lacey grabbed her phone and dialed Jake. Jake picked up almost immediately, his voice calm.

“What’s up?”

Lacey felt anxious but worked hard to keep her voice steady.

“Mr. Reeves, could you send someone to pick me up? Elma’s medication is running low, and I want to make sure she’s taken care of. I just figured if you send someone to pick me up, I can return sooner. I’ve been tied up with a few things lately and nearly forgot.”

“Alright,” Jake agreed.

“Just reach out to Leo for matters like this. He’ll take care of everything for you.”

“No need,” she interrupted quickly.

“Leo’s preoccupied with other things. Just a car, please.”

all, he had kept Lacey there for Elma’s well-being. The servants caring for Elma had indeed informed

pay Lacey any more attention. His indifference stung,

his tone

you’re not as special to him as

she shot back sharply, “You don’t know anything. Jake treats me differently.” Clayton chuckled mockingly but didn’t

is where

“I’ve done as you asked. Let me warn you that

flashed a

about it. I’ll take care of

and returned to the room, settling into the only bed

closed the door behind him. No wonder Kallie never fell for him. If

for a long time, hesitant to go in. Most of the day passed as she paced, uncertainty

passing staff shot Kallie curious glances. But no one came to

Half an