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.

you really going to let

a flicker of regret crossed her face. Yet, despite the sinking feeling in her chest, she told

sign of anger. Instead, he met Lacey’s gaze with an

I believe she meant no harm to Elma. She

breath caught, her eyes widening in disbelief. So, Kallie didn’t remember anything? That explained Jake’s sudden change in demeanor and why

Clayton. Though Kallie had fallen into his hands before, she’d emerged unharmed. Could it be that Clayton had found

begins

shock. She drew in a sharp breath and stared

How could something like

response, Lacey reached

movement and stared

simply checked Kallie’s condition, giving her