Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1058:

“I didn’t expect to find you here. Were you keeping Elma company during last night’s thunderstorm, Mr. Reeves?” Her voice carried a hopeful lilt, weaving interest and curiosity into her words.

Jake squirmed uncomfortably. He longed to inform Lacey that Elma wasn’t around, and instead, it was Kallie who was inside. Yet, revealing that would expose the fact that he and Kallie had spent the night together in solitude.

Lacey, oblivious to the undercurrents of Jake’s hesitation, focused solely on maneuvering closer to him. She had meticulously crafted her plan. Later on, while administering medicine to Elma, she planned to feign clumsiness, allowing the bottle to slip and spill over her hand. It would sting, but that was a trivial sacrifice. The pain was a small price to pay if it meant earning Jake’s sympathy.

Her plan was elaborate, yet Jake remained unfazed, not budging an inch.

Confusion marred Lacey’s features.

It’ll lose its warmth if we delay any further,” she said, offering a

out, his

over the medicine. There’s no need for

smile stiffened. Departing now would shatter her carefully laid

importantly, Elma finds comfort in my presence. Afterward, I need to

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words carried an implication of closeness

subtly exchanged knowing looks. History had shown that whenever Lacey was involved in Elma’s care, it inevitably led to arguments. Elma was notorious for her sharp barbs toward Lacey. Although Lacey managed to withstand the taunts most

was clear that Jake held Lacey in high regard. Unless she committed a significant error, her position was secure. Despite their own reservations about Lacey, they recognized that challenging

was compelling, leaving Jake without a solid rebuttal. He merely exhaled

from the doorway. Elma isn’t in her