Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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A flicker of a smile danced across Lacey’s lips before she composed herself and nodded briskly.

“And, if it’s not too much trouble, could Miss Nixon accompany her? It’s purely for Elma’s sake. Elma’s recovery at my mentor’s place could take a while. If Elma hasn’t seen her mom, she’ll worry, and that will only slow things down.”

Jake, massaging his temples in frustration, responded with a hint of irritation, “You needn’t remind me—I’m fully aware.”

Lacey’s expression remained enigmatic, her eyes shadowed as she lowered her gaze, which Jake, concerned with Elma’s condition, failed to catch.

No sooner had Lacey departed than Jake dialed Leo’s number. He instructed Leo to discreetly drag the raft from the bottom of the lake, ensuring that no one, especially the manor’s servants, noticed. The task was challenging, yet Jake had faith in Leo’s ability to pull it off seamlessly.

Leo consented, but a suspicion quickly clouded his thoughts.

“Mr. Reeves, do you think Elma’s tumble into the water might not have been an accident?” he questioned, his voice laced with concern.

served as an unspoken

they initially embarked. Yet, mysteriously, it faltered precisely at the lake’s center. Could one of the bodyguards on the raft have tampered with it? This troubling thought suggested that

chosen to confide in Leo alone about his suspicions. With the gravity

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had been drifting in and out of sleep, suddenly felt a comforting, tender touch on her hand.

rubbing her

felt her heart soften, a warm smile spreading across her face. She caressed

but then hesitated, shaking her head as she pointed at her

instantly. She rose swiftly to fetch a

warm water, Elma’s condition visibly improved. Kallie braced herself, anticipating Elma could voice some complaints about

response was unexpected. She murmured, her voice raspy and

She watched as Elma’s eyes