Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1119:

Jake hadn’t expected Clayton’s appearance there. Could there be something suspicious going on in the hospital?

With that concern in mind, Jake hastened his steps. He needed to resolve matters quickly and return to Kallie and Elma. He had left them in the care of others. As long as they stayed put, they should be safe.

But Jake was also suspicious. Was it merely a coincidence that Lacey had spotted Clayton? Clayton was usually very careful. If he wanted to be seen, he could have shown himself openly.

However, Jake soon realized the reason. Upon arriving at Lacey’s ward, he found her at the mercy of a masked man holding a knife.

Tears filled Lacey’s eyes, and fear was evident on her face as she shook violently.

When Jake appeared, a flicker of hope ignited in Lacey’s eyes, and she almost spoke.

The masked man instantly tightened his hold, and a sharp blade lightly touched Lacey’s neck, drawing blood. His actions made it clear he was serious.

Lacey, overwhelmed by pain and fear, seemed close to passing out. Initially, Jake had suspected it was a pretense. However, the reality of the threat became apparent. The masked man might really kill Lacey.

to her mentor, who supposedly would treat Elma. Regaining his composure, he demanded coldly, “Who are you, and what do

The masked man chuckled.

ask whom I serve. Jake, you possess much. Have you ever

Jake scowled.

into this

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masked man burst out

fate is sealed. I prefer you alive, tormented by loss,

realized who might

“Is Clayton directing you?”

this wasn’t a ploy by Kallie or her allies. This had to be Clayton’s doing. Plus, Lacey had claimed to have spotted Clayton at the hospital during the earlier call. Still, Jake couldn’t grasp Clayton’s

the masked man, he queried, “What’s Clayton paying you? Forget about it. Maybe you won’t even see that money, risking your

Jake’s tactic to divide, retorted sharply,

tinged with amusement and