Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 858:

‘Mr. Reeves, you’re still as perceptive as ever in figuring it out so quickly.’

A surge of anger surged through Jake before fading into helplessness. He had maintained his pride for so many years, but here he was, backed into a corner. Despair and confusion washed over him for a moment, but he quickly hid them.

‘Let me guess. You’ve been following me all this time. And now that you’ve found me, you plan to kill me for Kallie, right?’

Clayton nodded slowly and then shook his head. He took a step forward, a playful smile on his lips.

‘Partly because of her. But mostly because you know too much. If you go back to her, could you really resist telling her I cheated on her?’

Jake lifted his chin, his voice steady.

‘Of course I’d tell her. You’re manipulative and backstabbing. You shouldn’t be anywhere near her.’

Clayton’s eyes darkened for a moment, but then his smile twisted into something more sinister.

That’s why I can’t let anyone

Jake clenched his fists.

even if you kill me, she’ll see right through you

clicked his tongue,

Reeves, can you guess why I showed up

gaze narrowed as Clayton

she saw you, she gave the signal to my men. Your attendance at that foundation event? It was

fists shook slightly, but he

your next story

even if she

when Kallie had been so cruelly bullied. Through it all, she never blamed him. After so many years together, Jake and Kallie understood each other without words. He could

Clayton watched him, impassive.

wondered how I knew you’d be here? How I captured

schedule. If Clayton had discovered his schedule and tracked him here, why had

his doubts, but in the end,

you today. I know I won’t make it out alive. So, if you’re going to kill me or torture me, do