Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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Lacey’s suggestion hung in the air, bait wrapped in feigned surrender. If Jake agreed, it would be her chance to escape. She would be far beyond his reach—and beyond Clayton’s—before either of them realized what she had done behind their backs. Besides, Jake and Kallie’s seemingly unshakable bond now stood fractured. Even though she hadn’t won Jake’s heart yet, knowing that further misunderstandings brewed between Jake and Kallie was enough. All she needed was Jake’s permission to leave. One word from him, and she’d be gone.

Jake’s laugh shattered the tension in the room, but it wasn’t a laugh of amusement. His expression twisted into something almost sinister, and the sound sent a fresh wave of fear coursing through Lacey’s veins.

“Why are you afraid?” Jake asked, his voice disturbingly calm.

“I’m not going to kill you. As you said, it’s only natural to feel the way you do.” He leaned forward slightly, his tone turning razor-edged.

“I just wanted to give you an opportunity. Let’s see if you can seize it.”

Relief washed over Lacey as she realized he hadn’t discovered her betrayal. Quickly, she masked her true feelings and adopted a tone of devotion, her voice earnest as she said, “Mr. Reeves, just say it. I’ll do anything for you.”

Jake nodded, but what came next left her breathless.

said, his voice unnervingly calm, as if he were

to decide. If you’re not interested, I

Her eyes widened, her mind struggling to process what he’d just said. Had she misheard him? A proposal? From

mouth, but the words emerged in

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you need a doctor?

of what I’ve

again, I’ll assume your answer is no and

she had

joy. She had dreamed of this moment—of holding the coveted title—but not like this. She knew Jake had no love for her. This wasn’t affection—it was a calculated move. Perhaps another scheme cloaked in the guise of

what she wanted. She gave Jake a quick nod, her eyes glistening with emotion, as if on the verge

Reeves, I’m willing to marry you. This has been a dream of mine for the longest time. I can’t tell you why you’ve chosen me, but I’m confident I’ll