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.

Clayton grabbed her hand.

you won’t tell me. I promised

inside him. “Are you sure you want to hear

washed over Kallie, but she nodded. “Tell

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

pounded in her chest.

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

at her, his voice soft but firm. “Kallie, you need to accept it. Cara wasn’t harmed when she fell into the

voice

her eyes swollen and red, her whole demeanor

deep breaths steadying her, Kallie declared, “Just continue to search for Jake. I refuse to

her face.

a final lingering look, before reluctantly walking