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?”

his head. “Both of you must

fixed her gaze firmly on Jake. Despite his aggressive behavior just moments before, she moved toward him with determined steps. Her self-assurance was palpable. She firmly

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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 want her to see you like

both Cara and Clayton before turning

more effort to

caught himself, abruptly

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

for a moment, letting out a heavy sigh. “I’ve said my piece. I’m

about a bet, Clayton? Think I can charm Jake tonight?

preoccupied with Kallie’s presence at today’s festival, barely registering Cara’s challenge. When reality snapped