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.

hand.

tone was cold and resolute. “I’ll find out myself if you won’t

his gaze as mixed feelings surged inside him. “Are you sure you want

over Kallie,

pain flickering in his eyes. “They

pounded in her chest. “And Jake? What

river carried him somewhere else.” Kallie’s expression hardened. “Do you mean

“Kallie, you need to accept it. Cara wasn’t harmed when she fell into the river, but she is already gone.

up!” Kallie’s voice

breathing was heavy, her eyes swollen and red,

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

eyes, exhaustion etched on her face. “I need to

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