Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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Jake studied her for a moment and then let out a chuckle.

“You certainly have the look of someone who lacks the guts to do so.”

Lacey couldn’t take it anymore. The emotional weight was crushing her. It felt like a dam about to burst, and hiding the truth for even another second seemed impossible.

Lacey shot to her feet, her voice trembling but resolute.

“Mr. Reeves, if you don’t trust me, I’ll stay home during this time. I won’t go anywhere.”

Jake blinked, caught off guard. Her reaction wasn’t what he had anticipated. In the past, he might have seized the chance to keep her sidelined without hesitation, but things were different now. That option no longer served his purposes. He needed Lacey to accompany him to social events. Her presence was still a strategic advantage.

was

I’ve already looked into what happened at the banquet last time. I know you weren’t behind Sophie being pushed into the lake at

froze, her eyes wide with shock. She hadn’t seen this coming. Relief washed over her, but indignation quickly

was it?” she demanded, her voice

would go so far as to hurt Sophie and frame

yet. What I can tell

offers tales

the truth, piecing together

a shadow of her former self. She was no

had insisted on sending Sarah an invitation. That one act

Lacey and Sarah’s past meetings, though he hadn’t delved too deeply into their private conversations. Whatever they talked about, he suspected it revolved around either him or Kallie. In a way, Lacey had unwittingly

didn’t want her to be used

prickled at the edges of her mind. Jake hadn’t uncovered her involvement with the