Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 754:

At his words, a chill swept through Clayton’s eyes, instantly freezing the air between them.

Sensing the shift, the assistant’s heart sank. He quickly bowed his head, too afraid to meet Clayton’s cold stare.

Clayton’s voice sliced through the tension, cold and threatening. “If I ever hear you speak like that again, I won’t be so forgiving. Do you understand? Another word, and you might find yourself unemployed.”

Under Clayton’s menacing gaze, the assistant felt his nerves fray.

Though Clayton had been accompanied by various women in the past, he had never shown such deep commitment to any single woman. The assistant was baffled by it. Sure, Kallie was both beautiful and talented, but she wasn’t the only one out there. More perplexing was how she continually rebuffed Clayton. What was it about this woman that had such a hold on him?

As they prepared to leave the hospital, a sudden recollection stopped the assistant. He asked Clayton cautiously, “Mr. Morgan, your sister is still in a deep coma, yet you told Kallie she had already died. What should we do now?”

any chance to return. For now, we’ll let the doctors do what they can for Cara. If she doesn’t recover, so be

Cara was his sister. He couldn’t simply disregard her. It seemed unlikely that Cara and Kallie would cross paths again. He figured he might as well let Kallie assume Cara had died. He planned to keep Cara secluded and deal

stories are on

right.” Something else came to mind,

assistant quickly stepped closer,

murmured a set of instructions into the

look was dark and foreboding. “If

nodded earnestly. “Don’t worry, Mr. Morgan. I’ve got

of stopping. Due to the severe flooding, leaving the village was still out

anxiety palpable. Yet, it was undeniable that Lacey’s

had improved significantly, allowing him some mobility, though he remained cautious

Jake’s attention. The sounds

her eyes brimming with tears. “Please hurry out with me! My sister is in trouble. Those men are bullying her, and they’re really intimidating. I’m