Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1198:

Lacey froze as if she had been caught in the act. She snapped, “It’s none of your business! You have no right to interfere in my affairs.”

The butler smirked coldly and…

“That’s right. It’s none of my business. However, Mr. Reeves didn’t ask for your opinion. He simply informed me that he wanted to see you. If you would rather not be escorted by the bodyguards, I suggest you go to him yourself.”

Lacey’s legs threatened to give way beneath her. Her mind raced with endless possibilities. For a fleeting moment, she even considered running.

Jake had been buried in his work at the company lately. It was already a challenge to catch a glimpse of him, let alone have him ask to meet her now. However, he abruptly demanded to see her at this delicate moment, which naturally caused Lacey to overthink.

Lacey clenched her jaw and reluctantly agreed. After all, she knew Jake well. If he had discovered something, he wouldn’t have let it slide. He would have dug deeper and certainly wouldn’t have asked to meet her if he suspected her involvement. Maybe she was just reading too much into it. Even though Lacey reassured herself, a wave of unease lingered. Her tightly clenched hands trembled ever so slightly.

Ever watchful, the butler picked up on Lacey’s unusual demeanor. His instincts told him something was wrong.

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pounding like a drum, Lacey

stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, hands in his pockets. His tall figure, silhouetted against the light, exuded an indescribable

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a deep breath to steady herself, Lacey asked cautiously,

voice. His dark eyes

angry, but the weight of his stare

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way toward him. Her heart pounded in her

to a chair, silently inviting

preamble, Jake asked, “Do you really have such a strong dislike for my