Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 487:

“Truth be told, it is the same designer who got embroiled in that plagiarism mess.”

Clayton looked even more astonished but remained silent, and a pause fell between them. Kallie sipped her coffee with serene patience. By the time she reached her third cup, Clayton stood up. “I’ll mull it over, Miss Nixon,” he replied before heading out.

It wasn’t until the Morgan family car had left the underground garage that Edgar started the engine. He glanced at Jake, who was resting with his eyes closed in the back seat. “Mr. Reeves, should we tail him?”

Jake massaged his temples and replied, “No need. How long was he with Kallie?”

Edgar glanced at his watch and replied, “Only twenty minutes. That’s hardly enough time. I doubt they struck a deal.”

Yet, Jake grinned. “You obviously don’t know Kallie well enough.”

erase it. “I was with her for just five minutes before getting kicked out. Who am I to

disgruntled partner now. Then, a notification chimed. It was a text from Kallie. The sullen look on Jake’s face vanished instantly. Her message was brief:

he was following an order and more like he

had previously arranged a class here catering to Sophie’s interests, fearing she might get bored at home. Trent normally arrived an hour early to collect Sophie.

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her belief that he was a good father. However, her confidence in this belief would soon falter. Within

and, feeling a pang of anxiety, hastened toward the source.

seated, sobbing quietly, while a familiar figure loomed over her. It was none other than Anna! Despite her gentle smile, Anna’s

muster an apology?” Anna’s voice was smooth, yet it earned an unmistakable edge. “Isn’t that

with defiance, “You’re lying! I didn’t break anything. You hit me

smile waned, replaced by a slowly encroaching aura of menace, though she remained outwardly calm. Lenny