Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1037:

“But if I hadn’t taken her to the hot spring, she wouldn’t have suffered from discomfort,” she whispered.

“I’m at fault, aren’t I?”

Jake’s eyes narrowed, his tone unyielding.

“That doesn’t matter right now. She needs you. Just come inside.”

Lacey’s confidence wavered as she watched the scene unfold. This wasn’t what she had anticipated. Shouldn’t Jake be mad at Kallie? After all, he had always seen Kallie as a manipulative woman with ulterior motives. Elma’s fever had been triggered, at least in part, by Kallie’s actions. Why wasn’t he angry? Was he going to let Kallie off the hook so easily? Did this mean he might even forgive her?

Unable to contain herself, Lacey stepped forward, blocking Jake’s path. Her voice was sharp.

going to let her

flicker of regret crossed her face. Yet, despite the

anger. Instead, he met Lacey’s gaze with an unsettling calm. His voice was steady as he

happened, I believe she meant no harm to Elma. She

in disbelief. So, Kallie didn’t remember anything? That explained Jake’s

Lacey doubted someone would just suddenly forget their past. The notion seemed implausible. As she mulled over the possibility, her mind shifted to Clayton. Though Kallie had fallen into his hands before, she’d emerged unharmed. Could it be that Clayton had found another way to manipulate Kallie, perhaps to ensure she would stay by his side forever? The idea wasn’t entirely far-fetched, and the more she thought about it, the more it

begins

an expression of shock. She drew in a sharp breath and stared at Kallie,

something

Lacey reached out abruptly and grabbed Kallie’s

Lacey’s abrupt movement and stared at her,

Lacey simply checked Kallie’s condition, giving her