Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1041:

Kallie’s tender tone melted Jake’s heart, bringing a smile— a rare occasion—to his lips. He offered no reply.

Simply witnessing Jake’s smile lifted Kallie’s spirits significantly. Unseen by both, Lacey observed everything from afar. She noted the usually aloof Jake flashing a smile at Kallie and wondered about his intentions. Was he contemplating a reconciliation with Kallie, despite their past discord? Lacey resolved not to let that happen.

As Kallie walked away, Lacey hastened forward to block her path.

“Miss Nixon,” Lacey called out, her earlier harshness replaced by what appeared to be a warm smile.

“Do you have a moment? I’d like to talk to you.”

Though Kallie felt inclined to decline, she knew better than to reject her flatly. Disliking Lacey was one thing, but she recognized the importance of Lacey’s medical expertise to Elma’s health. It wasn’t wise to upset her daughter’s doctor over personal grievances.

Kallie gave a

“Sure. Now?”

Kallie to follow

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didn’t know was that Jake had orchestrated Lacey’s living in a separate villa solely to keep her out of his day-to-day life. He had instructed the housekeeper to

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would permanently reside at the Reeves family estate once she

who briefly smirked before saying pointedly, “Jake had set

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ceased her boasting, sighed, and sent

gazed at Lacey with a

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