Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1101:

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.

as

had already been tingling with unease from the moment he’d learned of the mishap. The raft had been stable before, without a single issue when they initially embarked. Yet, mysteriously, it faltered precisely at the lake’s center.

the gravity of the situation acknowledged, Jake tasked

worry, Mr. Reeves. You’ve placed this in my hands, and I assure you, I won’t disappoint you,” Leo affirmed with resolute determination. Jake nodded in approval

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had been drifting in and out of sleep, suddenly felt a comforting, tender touch on her hand. She cracked her eyes open slightly and soon realized she had dozed off at Elma’s

was softly rubbing her cheek against Kallie’s

felt her heart soften, a warm smile spreading across her face. She caressed Elma’s rosy cheeks and

but then hesitated, shaking her head as

on instantly. She rose swiftly to fetch a cup of water for

braced herself, anticipating Elma could voice

She murmured, her voice raspy and

froze, taken aback by the apology. She watched as Elma’s eyes brimmed with tears, her