Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 920:

While Jake might claim he no longer harbored feelings toward Kallie, Lacey saw through his facade. Jake was always adept at masking his feelings. His love for Kallie was so profound that he couldn’t fully hide it. A wave of regret washed over Lacey. Perhaps she was wrong to drive Jake to despise Kallie. His hatred was born out of love. The deeper Jake’s hatred for Kallie grew, the more it spiraled out of control.

Lacey surmised she had made a mistake. It would have been wiser if she had let Kallie and Jake’s bond fade on its own, instead of breeding resentment.

As Lacey was lost in thought, the study door swung open with a soft click. Leo stepped out, motioning smoothly with his hand for Lacey to enter. Leo’s expression was loaded with unspoken words, sending a wave of nervousness through Lacey. Her stomach tightened uncomfortably. Trying to quell the rising anxiety, Lacey steadied her breathing and adopted an air of nonchalance. She crossed the threshold of the study with deliberate grace and addressed Jake with a respectful nod.

“Mr. Reeves, you summoned me quite urgently.”

“How may I assist you?”noveldrama

Jake, who had been seated behind his desk, barely lifted his eyes to meet hers. His gaze was indifferent and piercing.

“Take a seat,” he commanded, gesturing toward the chair across from him.

Despite her outward calm, Lacey’s heart thudded against her chest. Her palms were slick with sweat. Jake’s silence was oppressive, stretching thin her veneer of composure.

Lacey settled into the chair, her voice wobbling slightly as she ventured, “Mr. Reeves, have I made some mistake?”

Jake shook his head, his voice reassuring. “No. Don’t be nervous. This isn’t about settling any scores. I just wanted to discuss something with you.”

A sigh of relief escaped Lacey’s lips, her shoulders dropping slightly with the tension. She reasoned that if Jake had truly uncovered her actions, he wouldn’t have had Leo escort her so calmly. His disdain for what she had done would have sparked a far different approach. He might have been livid, forcing her to come if necessary. Perhaps she was overthinking it.

Jake’s gaze met Lacey’s, his dark eyes swirling with unreadable emotions. “Lacey, I can’t thank you enough for the companionship you and your sister have given me all these years. The life-saving favor hasn’t escaped from my mind. If it weren’t for you, I might not be standing here, healthy and alive.”

Lacey was racked with uncertainty. What was he implying with these words? Could it be that he was ready to embrace her into his life? It seemed the only explanation.

“Why else would he express himself in such an unusual way?” It seemed that, finally, he had thought it through. Perhaps he realized it was time to move forward and find a companion who suited him, despite his lingering memories of Kallie. Through the years, only she had stood out as the sole woman he truly trusted. No other had captured his regard.

Jake went on. “You’re still in your twenties. I think it’s time for you to consider your future.”

Lacey felt a surge of emotion, her eyes brimming with tears that she fought to hold back.

Before Jake could get another word out, Lacey cut him off, her voice filled with excitement. “Jake, I already know what you’re going to say! Just say it. Whatever it is, I agree!” Lacey’s eyes sparkled with anticipation as she gazed at him.

Jake blinked in surprise and then let out a soft chuckle. “Well, I didn’t expect you to be so eager. Alright, I’ll get straight to the point.”

Under her expectant gaze, Jake reached into his bag and pulled out a contract and a plane ticket. Curious, Lacey picked up the ticket to check its destination. It was a single plane ticket to Uskela.

She murmured, confused, “Why only one ticket? If this were about a trip, surely we would be traveling together.”

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Message from Noah:

Hello, dear readers! Sorry for the delay this week — my birthday was two days ago, and I didn’t have much time to release the chapters.

Two new novels will be released tomorrow. I hope you enjoy them!

God loves you, and Noah wishes you all the best. (ɔO‿=)ɔ ♥

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