Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1028:

Jake shot Lacey a glare, a hint of defiance coloring his face as he decided to let Lacey stand there and watch for as long as she wished.

Lost in her thoughts, Lacey was startled by the sound of water splashing nearby. She looked up to see Jake rising from the pool, Kallie cradled securely in his arms.

Kallie nestled closer to Jake, her face flushed with both embarrassment and warmth.

Kallie didn’t recognize Lacey, assuming the latter was just another servant from the villa.

Kallie glanced at Lacey, puzzled as to why this unfamiliar woman was still standing there.

had once believed her composure was unbroken. Yet, Jake’s earlier kiss had left her shaken and flustered, her composure nowhere to be found. The situation had spiraled beyond

her ears, were burning red. She was rarely this shy. The sight amused him, softening the

much as a glance or a word. Lacey stood rooted in place, her heart sinking as she watched Jake leave with Kallie in his arms. Her face betrayed

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clear sign that he hadn’t planned to visit the hot spring pool. He must

draw him closer. Lacey snorted. That must be the case. On the surface, Kallie appeared distant, almost indifferent, as

that happen again. Her determination hardened. If she wanted Jake for

past her, the silence between them felt deliberate, like a subtle challenge. Kallie nestled quietly

fueled her rage. She stayed rooted to the spot for nearly thirty minutes before gradually composing herself. Her