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.”

calling

had deep feelings

the Nixon Group seemed insignificant, like small ripples that

was a large wave that threatened to crash down on

caused real damage, Kallie would never forgive

what you love at

meant, and a

her to be honest with me. I need to understand why she did those things. This is the only way she’ll ever

a sigh and gave a small nod. He felt

Reeves. I’ll take care of

was perfect, with just enough warmth in the air to feel

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

Brysen—or to Kallie. Kallie often found herself burdened by the weight of other people’s pain, carrying their suffering as if it

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