Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1199:

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.

response was measured, almost

plenty of ways to prove your sincerity. You don’t have to resort to something this extreme. Besides, I’ve already looked into what happened at the banquet last time. I know you weren’t behind Sophie being pushed into the lake

seen this coming. Relief washed over

who was it?” she demanded,

far as to hurt

to reveal that yet. What I can tell you is

offers tales worth

countless hours unraveling the truth, piecing together a

The Miller family’s downfall had left Sarah a shadow of her former self. She was no longer a player in high society, her name all but forgotten. And yet, Lacey had invited Sarah. It

the stranger it became. He learned it was Lacey herself who had insisted on sending Sarah an invitation. That one act linked them in a way he hadn’t expected, raising questions

hadn’t delved too deeply into their private conversations. Whatever they

he didn’t want her to be used against

edges of her mind. Jake hadn’t uncovered