Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 684:

A chill ran through Keely, and she hesitantly entered, offering a tentative smile. “Ma’am, it’s not like that. I just thought you might be tired and didn’t want to bother you.”

Cara fixed Keely with a silent, penetrating stare, making Keely’s skin crawl.

Navigating around the scattered remnants, Keely approached Cara and began kneading her shoulders, trying to lift her spirits. “You’re stunning, truly. Such beauty and grace. Mr. Reeves just doesn’t know how to appreciate your merits.”

Cara let out a derisive laugh. “Spare me the empty words. They only serve to remind me of my misery.”

Keely quickly shook her head. “I’m sincere. Remember your school days in Burmoos? You had admirers everywhere, clamoring for your attention.”

A trace of wistfulness flickered across Cara’s face.

had been vibrant and full of life. While she wasn’t strikingly beautiful, she had a knack for dressing well and socializing, which earned her

the Morgan family had not yet achieved significant fame, but Cara was a well-known figure to many. Numerous

tales on

remained uninterested in anyone, believing that only a

her hometown. The way people viewed her shifted. They looked at her with contempt and judgment.

believe she deserved only an exceptional

Cara couldn’t help but wonder why Jake showed no interest in her, despite all her efforts. What was it about her that pushed him

temper immediately, Keely seized the chance

hand and remarked, “Alas! After all these years, you’re

in Cara’s eyes as

her. “Your brother may have his reasons, but you can count

flickered in

hand warmly, but her next words sent a chill through Keely. “Then, do me a favor. Sneak a bug into Clayton’s study. It’s not that I have ulterior motives. It’s just that everyone’s wary of me now,