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 have no reason to do so. Doing that would only make

Lacey overlooked the revealing slip she

looked at Lacey with renewed interest. It appeared that Jake’s feelings

She turned to Jake with

me?” Jake had planned to use Lacey to agitate Kallie, but he didn’t expect

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 tightened Jake’s jaw as

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no room for argument, nor did

trembled, her confusion

out. I didn’t push Sophie. I would never do something like that. She’s your daughter.

was colder than

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

Lacey thought they shared evaporated instantly, leaving her feeling like a figment of her imagination. Feeling utterly dejected, she released Jake’s coat and 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 fall for Jake, or let her guard down. However, every time he showed her the smallest kindness, she threw caution to the wind. And now, it was clear that maybe he had only been tender to her earlier to put on a show in front

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