Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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Yet, Lacey took solace in the fact that Jake had brought her along. She consoled herself with the thought that this was a sign she somewhat mattered to him.

Beside them, Jeanette sat wide-eyed, marveling at the novelty of her first flight, though a shadow of disappointment soon crossed her face. She regarded Lacey with a questioning look.

“Lacey, how long will we be gone? When do we return?”

Lacey smoothed Jeanette’s hair gently.

“We won’t return anytime soon. This isn’t just a trip. We’re relocating to somewhere better. Jeanette, things are only going to improve for us. Isn’t that something to be happy about?”

Jeanette bowed her head, silent and hesitant. Despite the improved circumstances, she missed the quaint village and the uncomplicated, joyful days spent with Lacey, a stark contrast to the complexity of their new life.

A sudden memory sparked in Jeanette’s eyes. She hushed Lacey with a finger to her lips and covertly passed something to her.

“Lacey, this fell from Jake’s pocket. It’s ripped, but you can make it out. It’s a bit of a mystery. What do you think it is?”

Lacey looked taken aback, her brow furrowing.

“We really shouldn’t meddle. Jake will be furious if he discovers this.”noveldrama

Jeanette shook her head confidently.

“He won’t find out. He’s sound asleep right now.”

Lacey’s pulse quickened as she felt the ripped paper in her hand. She cast a glance at Jake to make sure he was still asleep and then cautiously opened her hand.

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Instant recognition washed over her.

It turned out to be Kallie’s business card. Jake had asked for it back then and insisted on discarding it to avoid any further ties with Kallie, claiming it was best forgotten. However, he clearly hadn’t discarded it—not just yet.

It finally dawned on Lacey why Jake had been behaving so oddly. He had probably contacted Kallie. A surge of discomfort overwhelmed Lacey. She struggled to grasp why Jake continued to harbor feelings for Kallie, especially after her profound betrayal. How could she fully take Kallie’s place in his heart?

Lost in her thoughts, Lacey pondered whether she had made the right choice to abandon her stable life to chase after Jake. Peering out the airplane window, Lacey observed the city’s skyscrapers shrinking to the size of ants below her. A peculiar thrill coursed through her. This was the exhilaration of towering heights.

Having tasted this new life, she had no desire to return to her old one. She resolved to strive for a brighter future, both for herself and for Jeanette.

Kallie never heard back from that mysterious caller. Attempts to return the call hit a dead end with a disconnected number, making it seem like a mere prank. However, Kallie remained skeptical and enlisted her tech team to track the number. Its last active signal came from the airport, confirming it was no prank call at all.

Kallie’s curiosity gnawed at her, yet she hesitated, fearing it would yield nothing. Life plodded on in its typical, unremarkable way, hinting at subtle improvements. Despite this, an inner turmoil consumed Kallie. She couldn’t release the haunting memory of Jake. Lately, he appeared less frequently in her dreams, a change that brought her more sorrow than relief.

If Jake had truly passed away, why then did he no longer visit her in her sleep? Was he deliberately avoiding her? Driven by an invisible force, Kallie found herself stepping through the doors of a local church.

The pastor’s gaze upon her was peculiar.

“Sorry, ma’am, I don’t do rites for the living,” he remarked.

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