Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1166:

Lacey’s rage shifted to a hint of curiosity as she eyed Minna warily.

“And what exactly are you suggesting?”

Minna’s eyes gleamed with mischief.

“Imagine a sudden blackout. In that confusion, a small stumble into the lake wouldn’t be out of place, would it?”

Lacey’s response was immediate and sharp.

“That’s absurd! As tempting as it sounds, it’s too risky.”

Lacey knew better than to act rashly. Jake’s suspicions about her were already simmering. If anything happened to Calvin or Sophie, his resentment toward her would only grow stronger. That was why Lacey seemed so unbearably distressed. Her desire for Jake’s affection had faded, yet the last thing she wanted was to fuel his disdain further.

clamp her lips shut, ceasing

a few deep breaths, Lacey managed to quell the rising tide of irritation swelling within her. She resolved

of calm, Lacey mingled and conversed with the other guests, feigning interest. Despite her distaste for the pretentiousness that permeated the air, she knew the importance of blending in with this crowd. The atmosphere, superficially

the central screen flickered and

melody filled the room, its beautiful strains capturing the attention of all present. The tune was hauntingly

mixture of surprise and wistful recognition. The melody stirred memories long dormant. It had been years since those notes last echoed in his ears. His mind raced, puzzled by

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discordant notes, as if the pianist had lost their way amidst the

by the crisp, youthful

me show you how it’s done. It’s all right. You’ve only just begun to learn. You can’t master it immediately.

closely, they could discern that it was Jake

revealing a scene bathed in the golden hues of a warm

figures, a young man and woman, both

man