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?”

flustered, blurted out, “I never acted against your daughter. I didn’t push her into the lake. I have no reason to do so. Doing that would only

overlooked the revealing slip she

onlookers exchanged knowing looks and looked at Lacey with renewed interest. It appeared that Jake’s feelings for Lacey weren’t as genuine as they appeared. He

her mistake. She turned to Jake with a

she’s cornering me. Won’t you stand up for me?” Jake had planned to use Lacey to agitate Kallie, but he didn’t expect

temples, the faint throb of a headache making his irritation more pronounced. He could feel Kallie’s piercing gaze on him, her expression practically mocking him for bringing such a scene into the room. Embarrassment

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did it hold

trembled, her

least hear me out. I didn’t push Sophie. I would never do something like that. She’s your daughter. Do you think I’d be that

was colder

couldn’t care less.” The harsh indifference in his voice

She had warned herself countless times not to fall for Jake, or let her guard down. However, every time he showed her the smallest kindness, she threw caution to the wind. And

had brought her to a business dinner as his fiancée. Yet, because of Kallie, Lacey found herself the most humiliated