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.

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been stable before, without a single issue when 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

to confide in Leo alone about his suspicions. With the gravity of the situation acknowledged, Jake tasked Leo with conducting a

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sleep, suddenly felt a comforting, tender touch on her hand. She cracked

softly rubbing her cheek

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

hesitated, shaking her head as she

on instantly. She rose swiftly to fetch a cup of

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

was unexpected. She murmured, her voice raspy and

by the apology. She watched as Elma’s eyes brimmed with tears, her own concern