Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 679:

Gone was the gentleness Clayton had shown in front of Kallie. Now, he appeared stern and suspicious. “Remember our deal,” he said to Jake.

Jake’s gaze hardened as he met Clayton’s eyes, a scornful smirk crossing his face. “Don’t worry. I keep my word. Unlike you and your sister.”

Clayton’s face flushed with a mix of shame and irritation. “I’m doing everything I can, but convincing Cara isn’t easy. However, you’re free now. Cara won’t dictate your movements anymore. That’s something, isn’t it?”

“Something?” Jake’s smirk turned biting. “So, I should be thankful I’m not being treated like a prisoner anymore?”

Clayton’s cheeks reddened with fury. “Watch your words, Jake.”

Unrelenting, Jake fired back, “I haven’t even started on the worst part. Just know that if you keep cornering me like this, we’re all going down. Got it?”

those words, Jake turned and

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Clayton watched Jake’s figure shrink in the distance, he let out

work. He’s too stubborn. Push him any

eventually take everything away. Kallie had believed his fabricated stories, which was fortunate. Ever since she returned home, Kallie had seemed absentminded. Though she attempted to maintain a relaxed facade around Sophie and Calvin, Sophie, now a sharp teenager, sensed the

to ask Kallie about it immediately. Instead, she chose a more tranquil moment to engage

mirrored

Sophie’s presence, Kallie’s usually firm

unease paled in comparison to Kallie’s profound grief. Kallie had raised her, and they shared countless memories. Her recollections of Jake, however, were fleeting. Those moments with Jake brought her joy, but they were short-lived. Her

walked outside and unexpectedly bumped into

calm gaze, Calvin inquired confidently, “Was

taken aback by his question. Calvin had always been keenly observant. She hushed him gently