Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1189:

Leo had always harbored suspicions about Lacey’s erratic behavior. It was as if she were concealing something. Previously, it wouldn’t have warranted attention, but the circumstances had changed. Lacey was on the verge of marrying Jake. Any issues with the Reeves family’s inner circle could prove detrimental.

Jake’s response was blunt.

“There’s no need to investigate. I don’t care who this person is or if Lacey betrays me. After all, I’ve never truly considered her mine. Let her do as she pleases.”

Leo, discerning a calculated plan behind Jake’s nonchalance, felt a wave of relief wash over him.

“I understand, Mr. Reeves.” Jake proceeded to brief Leo on the next steps in his scheme.

Leo’s forehead creased with worry when he heard this.

“Mr. Reeves, are you certain this is the right thing to do? If Mrs. Reeves discovers what you’re planning, she’ll be furious.”

had started calling

feelings for Kallie. Jake’s actions might

seemed insignificant, like small ripples that wouldn’t cause any real

different. It was a large wave that threatened

actions caused real damage, Kallie would

you love

exactly what Leo meant, and a sad smile touched his

this if there was any other way. I just need her to be honest with me. I need to understand why she did those things. This is the only

a sigh and gave a

Reeves. I’ll take care

just enough warmth in the air

circling the same question she’d asked herself for weeks now: Was

hadn’t been kind to Brysen—or to Kallie. Kallie often found herself burdened by the weight

place to heal, Kallie had arranged for her to stay at a