Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1228:

Lacey, startled from her daze, straightened, her movements unsteady but deliberate. She turned to face Kallie, her expression icy and composed.

“Why shouldn’t I be here?” she replied, her tone sharp with mockery. Her lips curled into a venomous smile.

“Kallie, you’re unbelievable. Meeting my fiancé in secret and then having the audacity to question me? Pathetic.”

The moment Kallie spotted Lacey, an unsettling feeling took root in her chest. Something wasn’t right. Jake was supposed to be here—but he was nowhere in sight.

Kallie’s stomach twisted, dread gnawing at her as she stepped forward.

“Lacey, where’s Jake? He’ll explain everything. Do you see him?” she said, her voice firm despite the fear clawing at her throat.

Lacey’s smirk widened, her eyes gleaming with malicious satisfaction.

out, high and hollow, sending chills

to Lacey, scanning her carefully—and then it struck her. Lacey’s outfit and hairstyle. Everything. Lacey was dressed

tilted her head, her expression suddenly cold, calculated. She pointed

she said

the way…” Lacey paused, her

who pushed him. You see, I made sure to wear your clothes and even styled my hair like yours. He didn’t know

Kallie’s face. Her mind refused to accept it. Jake couldn’t be gone. It wasn’t real. It couldn’t be real. Her thoughts swirled in denial, but her trembling

screamed, her voice cold and sharp as

is?” Her voice dripped with malice,

no trace—just gone. And it’s all because of you. You pushed him. You killed him. So, why are

voice sent shivers down Kallie’s

Clayton had concocted. She and Clayton had agreed she would pose as Kallie,

that boring. Framing Kallie