Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 659:

Clayton stared at Cara in disbelief. “You must be out of your mind! He nearly choked you, and you’re defending him?”

Cara’s voice was softer now. “I can’t help it. I love him. Even if he wanted to kill me, I’d still hold on.”

Jake’s cold eyes narrowed as he smirked, his voice dripping with venom. “If that’s what you want, I’m more than willing to keep up this miserable game with you.”

Clayton clenched his fists furiously, wanting to shake some sense into Cara. How could she fail to see that Jake would never love her? Even if she became a better person or more dazzling, Jake would never fall in love with her. He was never truly hers, and love couldn’t be forced.

Yet, Clayton was blind to the depths of Cara’s obsession, which ran deeper than he could imagine.

Cara gazed blankly into Jake’s icy eyes. Suddenly, she burst into laughter. “Clayton, did you hear that? He said he wouldn’t mind sticking around to keep up this game. That must mean he loves me, right?”

did you just say?” Clayton exclaimed, shaking his head. “Both of you must be out

just moments before, she moved toward him with

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glare in Jake’s eyes, felt an urgent need to intervene. “Causing a scene won’t do any good. Elma’s right outside, looking forward to some family time. Jake, you don’t

Cara and Clayton before

to Cara, his expression a mix of frustration and concern. “If you really can’t let Jake go, why not put in more effort to win him over? There are tons of safer ways to keep someone close, but you

himself,

I’m not content with him just being around me. I want his love! Plus, how could I ever hurt him

rendered speechless for a moment, letting out a heavy sigh. “I’ve said

“How about a bet, Clayton? Think I can charm Jake tonight? Soon, he’ll have

with Kallie’s presence at today’s festival, barely registering Cara’s challenge.