Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 753:

Kallie sighed. “I’ve been so caught up with Elma and Jake that I didn’t realize how bad I’d gotten. I should’ve been paying attention.”

Clayton’s expression shifted, but he stayed quiet. Kallie noticed the change and eyed him suspiciously. “Are you hiding something from me?”

Clayton quickly shook his head. “No. You’re just overthinking.”

Kallie grabbed his wrist, her tone serious. “You’re hiding something. Clayton, if you keep lying to me, we can’t even be friends.”

Clayton let out a long breath. “Kallie, right now, you need to focus on getting better. I’ll tell you everything once you’re better.”

But Kallie wasn’t having it. She moved to pull the IV from her arm.

her hand. “Don’t!

resolute. “I’ll find out myself if you won’t tell me. I promised I’d find

inside him. “Are you sure

sinking feeling washed over Kallie, but

He paused, pain flickering in his eyes. “They found Cara’s body near a river a few

in her chest. “And Jake?

his head. “They still haven’t found his body yet. Maybe the river carried him somewhere else.” Kallie’s expression hardened.

to accept it. Cara wasn’t harmed when

up!” Kallie’s voice cracked, her composure

heavy, her eyes swollen and red, her whole demeanor

time to find her composure. With several deep breaths steadying her, Kallie declared, “Just continue to search for Jake. I

eyes, exhaustion etched on her face. “I need

giving her a final lingering