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 slight

“Sure. Now?”

for Kallie

resided in a detached villa, lavishly decorated, with numerous servants nearby.

out of his day-to-day life. He had instructed the housekeeper to fulfill Lacey’s needs, including the

ｍ𝚘𝚛ｅ ｕ𝚙ｄ𝚊ｔｅｓ 𝚒ｎ ɢ𝚊ｌ𝚗𝚘ｖ𝚎ｌ𝚜.𝚌𝚘𝚖

decorated the house, assuming she would permanently reside

eyes didn’t go unnoticed by Lacey, who briefly smirked before saying pointedly,

dry chuckle in

the day, Lacey ceased her boasting,

at Lacey

you mean