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.”

lingered briefly before a thought seemed to erase it. “I was with her for just five minutes before getting

like a disgruntled partner now. Then, a notification chimed. It was a text from Kallie. The

less like he was

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. Today, however, Kallie had requested Jake’s presence specifically, sparing

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he was a good father. However, her confidence in this belief would soon falter. Within thirty minutes of receiving Kallie’s message, Jake was outside the building. He scanned the area,

faint crying sound. He quickly identified it as belonging to Sophie and, feeling a pang of anxiety, hastened toward the source. Approaching the door, Jake’s heart sank as

while a familiar figure loomed over her. It was none other than Anna!

can muster an apology?” Anna’s voice was smooth, yet it

break anything. You hit me

though she remained outwardly calm. Lenny chimed