Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1099

Chapter 1099:

Lacey’s lips curved into a sharp smile, her tone dripping with disdain.

“Your right? Really? If you were such a devoted mother, Elma wouldn’t have been in this condition to begin with.”

Kallie straightened her posture, refusing to back down just yet.

“This is about Elma, not your petty need to shut me out. I’m not asking for permission—I’m in for the discussion.”

“Oh?” Lacey crossed her arms, her posture dripping with disdain.

“I’m Elma’s doctor. Have you conveniently forgotten that? And let’s not play coy—I know what you’re really worried about. You think I’ll steal Jake away from you.”

Lacey snorted, leaning in slightly as her voice dropped to a venomous whisper.

“You’re terrified that if Jake chooses me, you’ll have nothing left. But while you’re busy obsessing over him, Elma is suffering. She needs you now. Not your insecurities, not your jealousy—you.”

mention of Elma broke through Kallie’s defenses, her anger

eye, Lacey saw Jake approaching, his tall figure cutting through the tense scene. Without another word to Kallie, she pushed past her and hurried toward

sharpness in her voice

she said,

to

concern, and he quickened his pace. As Jake reached

Reeves,” Lacey interjected, her voice soft

matter. I’d prefer to

his hand still gripping

She has every

her hand free,

all right, Jake,” she said, her voice

her right now. I’ll

any sign of hesitation. With a reluctant nod, he leaned down and pressed a tender kiss to her forehead. His touch lingered, his expression heavy with

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