Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1097:

But Lacey, watching their interaction, felt a stab of jealousy. She folded her arms and sneered, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

“Mr. Reeves, you heard that, right? Miss Nixon wanted me gone. Don’t you have anything to say about that?”

“Forget—if it weren’t for my timely intervention, Elma wouldn’t have regained consciousness. I’m her savior.”

Everyone present could sense Lacey’s ulterior motives, but none could deny the truth in her words. Elma’s life had been in her hands. Jake’s expression hardened, his voice quiet but firm.

“What exactly do you want, Lacey? You won’t be short on money.”

Lacey shook her head, her gaze unwavering.

“Money? You know that’s not what I’m after. I just don’t want to be insulted for doing my job.” She turned her sharp gaze toward Kallie.

“All I ask is for her to apologize to me in person. That’s not unreasonable, is it?”

Lacey, of all people. But Elma’s frail frame leaned heavily on Lacey’s care, and they couldn’t afford the consequences if Lacey truly walked away without

through the tension like a blade. His gaze locked onto Lacey’s,

blame, it’s me,”

spoke out of turn earlier—not my mom. So here I am,

head, her lips curving into a

making this difficult for you. I just value respect. When someone slights me, I expect an apology—one that

is your update

but he held his ground. Straightening his shoulders, he met her gaze

After all, I’m the

glanced at Jake, gauging his expression. After a beat, she exhaled,

won’t press the matter further. But next time, Calvin, I’d hope for an apology

an unspoken message that Calvin’s apology clearly fell short

Calvin, the silence

his dislike for Lacey bubbling beneath the surface. Apologizing had already stripped him of his pride, but now he was expected to bow to her demands? His expression darkened, lips

the air like a whip. He rubbed his temples and looked directly at Lacey,