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.

high and hollow, sending chills down

flicked to Lacey, scanning her carefully—and

suddenly cold, calculated. She pointed a trembling finger toward the edge of the

she said with

the way…” Lacey paused, her voice

your clothes and even styled my hair like yours. He didn’t know I followed you here. And let’s not forget you’re the one who picked this meeting spot. So, Jake

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 hands betrayed her desperation. At that moment, Lacey suddenly grabbed Kallie’s hand, giving her no chance to struggle, and forced

her voice cold and sharp

voice dripped

it’s all because of you. You pushed him. You killed

in Lacey’s voice sent

was the plot Lacey and Clayton had concocted. She and Clayton had agreed she would pose as Kallie, push

that boring. Framing