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

saw the fight between the Reeves Group and the Nixon Group, but Leo understood what was truly happening. Jake wouldn’t have acted this way if he hadn’t had deep feelings for Kallie. Jake’s actions might have been a bit underhanded, but he seemed to find a strange sort of satisfaction in them. Because of this, Leo chose not to

ripples that wouldn’t cause any real harm to the

It was a large wave that

caused real

you love

exactly what Leo meant, and a sad smile touched his

if there was any other way. I just need her to be honest with me. I need to understand why she

a sigh and gave a small nod. He felt

I’ll take care

perfect, with just enough warmth in the

visit, her thoughts circling the same question she’d asked herself for weeks now: Was Brysen truly

Kallie. Kallie often found herself burdened by the weight of other people’s pain, carrying

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