Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1182:

Kallie then looked away, clearly not planning to offer an apology.

Lacey was shocked by Jake’s public defense of her for the first time, particularly against Kallie. This made her wonder if Jake was really choosing her over Kallie.

With this thought, Lacey gave Kallie a provocative look. She believed Kallie must be seething beneath the composed facade.

However, Kallie was truly unbothered. She considered Jake’s actions to be somewhat childish, as if he were attempting to get her attention.

Just as Kallie thought, Jake’s eyes often drifted toward her. Noticing her unbothered response to his earlier remarks made him feel uneasy. Jake then intentionally served Lacey some food and said softly, “Eat more. You’re too thin.”

Lacey’s cheeks turned pink, and her heart fluttered with excitement. Taking advantage of the situation, she played the damsel in distress.

“Jake, I feel a bit dizzy. But it’s alright. I’ll just lean on you for a bit.”

unabashedly leaned

as he noticed Kallie’s indifferent expression. Kallie put her fork down and started chatting casually with others around her, avoiding any interaction with

But Miss Nixon,

aimed at Kallie. The person who had asked didn’t seem intent on causing trouble for Kallie. He was just stirring

with a smile, “I was overseas on business and couldn’t

a knowing “Oh,” seemingly doubtful of Kallie’s

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unaffected whether the asker believed her or not. As the conversation

though you missed it then, you’re here now. As old acquaintances, maybe you should share a few drinks and

A glass was placed on the table with a sharp clink, instantly quieting

but chose to

sweet voice, she said, “Kallie, you once viewed me as a sister figure. Now that Jake