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.

I can’t let anyone

Jake clenched his fists.

you kill me, she’ll see right through you sooner or

clicked his

tell me, Mr. Reeves, can you guess why I showed up here so

narrowed

signal to my men. Your attendance at that foundation event? It was all a ruse to

slightly, but he kept his

your next story

if she doesn’t love me

so many years together, Jake and Kallie understood each other without words. He could believe she no longer loved

Clayton watched him, impassive.

how I knew you’d

figure out. Only a few people knew about his schedule. If Clayton had discovered his schedule and tracked him here,

doubts, but in the end, he decided to trust

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