Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 764:

The words struck her like a hammer. The deceased had been identified as Jake Reeves.

Unlike yesterday, there were no frantic cries. Kallie sat frozen, clutching the paper, her grip so tight that her knuckles turned white.

Clayton watched her closely. A flicker of something unreadable crossed his face, but his voice remained soft, almost disbelieving. “Kallie, it’s not Jake, is it?”

After what felt like an eternity, Kallie found her voice. It came out bitter and broken. “It’s him. The dead man… It’s Jake.”

Clayton’s eyes widened in feigned shock. “How is that possible?”

Kallie, unable to hold it in any longer, crumpled the paper and tossed it into the trash.

was gentle but probing. “Now that Jake’s body has been found, it’s best to give him a proper

“No funeral,” she muttered, her voice strained. “He hated crowds when he was alive. He wouldn’t want any fuss after he’s gone.” She paused, breathing heavily.

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out, his face clouded with frustration. His assistant, sensing the tension, hurried

nervously, “Mr.

expression tightened, but he shook his head. “No. If she had figured it out, I wouldn’t

how much she loved him. What did Jake have that made him so unforgettable to her?” Clayton’s jaw

she didn’t want a funeral? Doesn’t that mean she’s indifferent to his death? Maybe she collapsed yesterday just to put on a

laugh, his face darkening with frustration. “You’re such an idiot. You know nothing. The more she

of sadness passed over Clayton’s face. No matter what he did, no matter how hard he tried, he could never win Kallie’s love. If he was going to have any chance,

gave his assistant a pat on the shoulder, his voice calmer now. “You did well this time. Now, I have

nodded eagerly. “Don’t worry, Mr. Morgan.