Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 504:

The following day marked Sophie’s release from the hospital. Kallie made her way to the hospital early. Unexpectedly, at the ward’s entrance, she spotted two familiar faces: Jake and Clayton.

The two men kept their distance, focusing their attention on Sophie while ignoring each other, yet their occasional glances exchanged sharp tensions in the air. Kallie understood Jake’s presence; he had reasons to be there. But Clayton’s appearance puzzled her.

Approaching with a slight frown, Kallie addressed Clayton politely. “I hadn’t anticipated your visit. Thank you for coming to see my daughter.”

Clayton gently stroked Sophie’s hair, offering a warm smile. “I’ve met her previously, and she truly charmed me. I wanted to visit her again today.”

Sophie, beaming, looked up at her mother. “Mommy, Clayton is so kind.”

Kallie, taken aback, hesitated before asking, “Do you like Clayton?”

lifted her into his arms, steering her away from Clayton’s reach. Clayton’s smile momentarily stiffened before

displeasure, challenged, “Sophie, didn’t you promise that you’d only

reasonable, revised her statement. “Okay, then Clayton is the second best. The top spot is reserved only for you.” This comment visibly irked Clayton, who glared at Jake with

to stop threatening

snapped back, “Did you actually see me

feeling helpless, intervened to defuse the situation and protect Sophie. Turning away from Jake, Clayton addressed Kallie with a gentle smile. “Kallie, I’ve organized a small

offered a remote smile in response. “That’s thoughtful but unnecessary. She’s just been discharged, and the doctor recommended rest. We’d rather not go

past Clayton, his shoulder collided sharply with him. “Let

to ignore his offer, and walked away cradling Sophie. Clayton seized the chance to taunt, “See? She doesn’t even want to

with a calm demeanor, “It’s fine. She hasn’t made any promises to you,

anger palpable as

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