Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 767:

Clayton gave her a warm smile before turning to the thieves, his expression hardening. “If I see you causing trouble here again, you won’t get off so easily next time.”

The motorcyclists nodded frantically before speeding off again.

With Clayton’s intimidating bodyguards surrounding him, no one in their right mind would dare defy him.

Kallie frowned, her confusion growing. “Why not just report them? These guys clearly haven’t learned their lesson.”

Clayton exhaled slowly, his tone deliberate. “It’s more complicated than that. They may seem like small-time troublemakers, but they’re connected to gangs in the city. This isn’t Avalon. Things are rougher here. Getting involved could cause more problems, especially with Sophie’s competition so close. We can’t afford any distractions right now.”

considered his words, nodding. “I understand. Thank you. My handbag has something

softened immediately. He knelt slightly and ruffled Sophie’s hair. “No

siblings. As the children laughed and played, Kallie’s smile faded.

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hadn’t mentioned Sophie’s competition. And yet, he knew every detail. She was

“That’s not what I meant.” He cleared his throat as a slight flush crept up his cheeks. “I know you’ve been going through a lot lately, and I just couldn’t

face. “But if I’ve

turned Clayton down more times than she could count. Yet, for some reason, he persisted. He wasn’t a bad man. In her

sorry if my words were harsh. I didn’t mean to hurt you. There

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watch my children grow up in peace. That’s all I need. I don’t want anything else.” Her voice softened even further. “Please, Mr. Morgan, don’t