Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 669:

Jake jumped up, stumbling back several steps, his breathing ragged. Why did this happen? Could she have drugged him? Yet, this wasn’t the moment for such questions.

After knocking and receiving no answer, the person kicked the door open.

The newcomer was none other than Clayton. His eyes, dark and piercing, took in the scene, his emotions a mixture of shock and fury.

Jake’s fists clenched as his mind raced, struggling to come up with an explanation.

Kallie, still under the influence of the drug, was visibly distressed, tears streaming down her face, yet her gaze remained fixed on Jake. Clayton swiftly moved to cover her with his coat, his eyes never leaving Jake, who appeared bewildered and overwhelmed. With a sigh of relief, Clayton realized Jake had yet to recall Kallie. Seizing the moment, Clayton began to scold Jake.

“Jake, I know you don’t love my sister, but you two are married. Behave yourself for the sake of Elma. Would you want her to learn her father is unfaithful?”

at a

laden with bitterness. “Why don’t you ask your dear sister about her actions? Yes, I nearly slipped, but she had

his calm now restored, responded icily, “What, you think I’m lying about your sister? You know

the sight of Kallie’s condition urged him to instruct his bodyguards to rush her to the hospital. After arranging everything, Clayton turned back to Jake, his face a mask of conflicting emotions. Hidden in the shadows, his troubled expression

I won’t breathe a word of it, not even to Cara. As for her targeting that woman,

him. “Whether it’s for Elma or

my piece. The

his voice as he inquired, “You seem to know that woman

figured

Cara. She’s done a lot to hurt Cara, all because of you. You even vowed to cut ties with her forever. If you doubt my words, feel free to check it

in confusion. “If that’s true, then why did

past. I know her well, and I’d rather not rake up those old grievances. Besides, if something happened to