Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1122

Chapter 1122:

Jake found himself at a loss for words in response to her plea. She did seem a victim in this ordeal. Yet, unbeknownst to him, Lacey had orchestrated their arrival at the hospital precisely for this confrontation. It was just that Lacey herself hadn’t anticipated that Clayton would escalate matters to such a perilous extent. But she was too frightened to disclose the full truth to Jake. Remaining silent offered her a fragile hope of staying alive. Revealing the full truth would undoubtedly turn Jake against her, driving him to a point where he could seek her end. Despite her deep-seated resentment toward Clayton, Lacey clung to a sliver of rational thought.

Jake exhaled deeply, his demeanor softening.

“Calm down. The poison hasn’t taken effect yet, so it’s probably not as lethal as you fear. I promise, I’ll make sure you’re safe,” he assured her. At his words, Lacey allowed herself a small, relieved exhale.

As Jake and his men departed, Lacey wasted no time. She swiftly pulled out her phone and dialed Clayton’s number, her fingers trembling with urgency.

The connection was swift.

“What’s up?”

casual tone drifted through the line, igniting a fire of anger in Lacey.

was it that you had that masked man force down my throat? I’m just trying to survive here. If you’re determined to get rid of me,

couldn’t help but find a trace of humor in them. His response was marked

and now you’re pointing fingers at

story

in Clayton’s words. She took a deep breath, digging her

you aiming for? My death serves you

laughter was low and

substance you were given was indeed poison,” he

were enough to shake Lacey to her core, leaving her struggling to

just yet. You’re still

tension eased slightly, but she

had better be speaking the truth, or I swear,