Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 502:

Clayton loosened his clenched fists. Watching the two of them walk away, Clayton ordered his men to keep an eye on Mr. Jack. From this point on, Mr. Jack was barred from showing his face at any banquet or event where he might cross paths with him.

Once they were out of Clayton’s sight, Kallie freed her hand from Jake’s grip. “You’re unaffected while I am the one taking the brunt of the curses,” Jake said with a hint of frustration.

Kallie gave a faint smile. “Isn’t that what you wanted? It’s no big deal; I could always go back to Clayton.”

Jake, visibly anxious, gently tried to coax her. “You know I didn’t mean that.”

Kallie understood what Jake meant. She decided not to dwell on those words and deflected by changing the subject. Just then, a woman charged at them.

The woman darted swiftly, and Kallie barely registered her presence before they nearly stumbled over each other.

floor, drawing curious glances from the crowd. After regaining her balance,

yet she still looked incredibly

formal dress that morning, and now she was here in sportswear. Kallie’s expression soured. She had assumed this woman was naive but

reaction, Jake leaned closer to her, asking

“Just

move, the woman grabbed Kallie’s leg. “Miss, you

sensing trouble. “Miss, you have to be reasonable. What

told me to wear this outfit, and now they’re telling me to leave! I don’t hold any grudge against you. What did I

almost laughed at the

considering where you’re going? I only suggested the long dress was inappropriate during the day at the racecourse. I didn’t mean for you to show up here like this. Don’t

gave you a heads-up earlier, I had the best intentions, but you accused me of targeting you. Tell