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 Kallie’s

her instincts screaming that something was terribly wrong. Her gaze flicked to Lacey, scanning her carefully—and then it struck her. Lacey’s outfit and

her expression suddenly cold, calculated. She

down there,” she said

way…” Lacey paused, her

was you who 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 you’re the one who picked this meeting spot. So, Jake must

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

screamed, her voice cold and sharp as

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

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

Lacey’s voice sent shivers down

agreed she would pose as Kallie,

suddenly found that boring. Framing