Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1098:

Lacey’s forced smile returned, brittle and cold. She knew she couldn’t escalate things further, not with Jake’s eyes boring into her and Calvin’s thinly veiled threat hanging in the air.

“You misunderstand me,” Lacey said, her tone dripping with a sweetness that only heightened the tension.

“I was upset, but I’m not someone who holds grudges. I hope the same can be said of you.” She tilted her head slightly, her gaze cutting.

“Elma still needs me,” she continued, turning the focus to her advantage.

“Instead of wasting your energy on veiled sarcasm, Calvin, perhaps you should spend more time supporting her.”

With those parting words, Lacey turned on her heel and walked away, her head held high.

Jake studied Calvin, his face clouded with mixed feelings. Finally, he broke the silence.

“Why did you apologize to her? You didn’t mean it, did you?”

Calvin met Jake’s gaze, his lips curling into a faint smirk that bordered on mockery.

might’ve

the truth in Calvin’s words cutting deep. As much as he hated to admit

hand on Calvin’s shoulder. Her expression was firm but tinged

to your dad like that. He’s

is your

smile

the only capable doctor in the world. There

Instead, Calvin’s words struck a raw nerve, a reminder of his own inadequacy. He lowered his gaze, pressing

exasperation etched into her features. She gently tugged at Calvin’s

isn’t the time for blame. Elma’s

that afternoon, Elma briefly regained consciousness, her fragile voice offering a fleeting glimmer of hope. But by evening, her condition took a turn for the worse, and a fever

immediately suggested taking Elma

Lacey said firmly,

would only

acupuncture. Each needle prick drew a sharp gasp from Elma, and Kallie’s heart fractured a little more

clear she couldn’t continue Elma’s treatment properly. With a sharp sigh, she