Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1183:

Kallie lost her cool, her face turning dark. Lacey, unfazed and even eager, welcomed the brewing storm, completely unaware of Jake’s darkened face.

Kallie then flashed a chilling smile at Lacey.

“Who’s really the jealous one here? If he loves you as much as you say, why are you so insecure that you’d harm an innocent girl? My daughter, Sophie, has nothing to do with this. Why did you push her into the lake?”

Lacey’s smile froze. Disbelief was clearly visible on her face as she processed the accusation, wondering if she had heard incorrectly.

“That’s ridiculous. I never pushed your daughter into the lake. That’s just absurd.”

Kallie feigned deep sorrow.

“Jake and I ended things on good terms. We handled discussions about the kids civilly. I understand you find them bothersome. But I never thought you’d go to such lengths. Lacey, why act out against my daughter now that you’ve gotten what you wanted? Isn’t it as wonderful as you hoped?”

your daughter. I didn’t push her into the lake. I

her rush to defend herself, Lacey overlooked the revealing slip she had just

with renewed interest. It appeared that Jake’s feelings for Lacey weren’t as genuine as they appeared. He

mistake. She turned to Jake with

to use Lacey to agitate

him, her

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argument, nor did it

trembled, her confusion

never do something like

colder than the

couldn’t care less.” The harsh indifference in

walked away, her face drained of all color. At the door, Lacey paused, a bitter laugh escaping her lips. How foolish she had been. She had warned herself countless times not to

Jake had brought her to