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.

Her laughter rang out, high and hollow, sending

scanning her carefully—and then it struck

head, her expression suddenly cold, calculated. She pointed a trembling finger toward

she said with

way…” Lacey paused, her

pushed him. You see, I made sure to wear your clothes and even styled my hair like yours. He didn’t know I followed you here. And let’s not forget

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,

her voice cold and sharp

how high it is?” Her voice dripped with malice,

body, no trace—just gone. And it’s all because of you. You

in Lacey’s voice sent shivers

was the plot Lacey and Clayton had concocted. She and Clayton had agreed she would pose as Kallie, push Jake, and disappear. So, when Kallie got back,

Lacey suddenly found that boring. Framing Kallie