Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1175:

Leo fell silent, reading Jake’s turmoil in the tight set of his shoulders. He knew Jake had only engaged Lacey to stage a show. She was docile enough to fulfill the role. But now, the picture was shifting. Lacey’s ambition was showing through.

Even after Jake made it clear their engagement was purely a partnership—that he felt no genuine affection for her—Lacey was clearly playing a deeper game of her own.

Jake’s expression twisted in disgust, as if recalling something repellent.

“I won’t be staying here for the next few days,” he said, his voice flat.

“Don’t mention any of this to Lacey. If she comes around with questions, tell her not to get any ideas—otherwise, she’s out immediately.”

His tone made it plain: he despised Lacey.

Leo nodded silently in response.

Jake continued, “Keep up the investigation. Lacey is our prime suspect, but that doesn’t mean others aren’t involved.”

Lacey had been on edge. Word was that Jake intended to find out who pushed Sophie into the lake. Yet, three days had slipped by with no new developments.

might have been framed—and worse, that Jake had already traced it back to her. Her heart clenched at the thought. If he’d traced it back

the anxiety, Lacey made up a pretense to see him. She arrived at his study only to learn he hadn’t come home for days. He was living out of his office

panic roiled inside

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think about what you’ve done. He hasn’t cast you out yet—that

of indignation and unease

anything wrong. There’s been a misunderstanding. If you

him, the

be so sure

of something she hadn’t done. It was her first time being framed, and it stung far worse than she ever imagined. She took a breath, not wanting to waste another

do with you!” she shot back,

want to speak

butler responded with an apologetic

believes this is a delicate time. He’d prefer you remain at home and refrain from going