Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 859:

Clayton simply sneered, making no move to stop Neal. Neal lunged forward, throwing a punch towards Jake. But before his fist could land, Jake punched him hard in the stomach. The impact left Neal shaking in pain, and he collapsed, staring at Jake as if he had seen a ghost.

Jake relentlessly pressed his foot against Neal’s back. Neal gasped in pain, feeling his bones creak. Desperately, he looked to Clayton for help.

Clayton’s expression darkened with disappointment.

‘Pathetic,’ he muttered.

Clayton took a few steps forward, showing no fear before Jake. He crossed his arms, feigning calm, though Jake’s presence enveloped him in shadow. Clayton’s gaze turned icy, his sharp features twisting with a hint of malice.

‘I’m not going to kill you myself. Where’s the satisfaction in that?’ he said scornfully.

‘I’d rather break your spirit and bring you to the point where, even if survival were possible, you’d choose death.’ Jake pursed his lips, looking at Clayton with cold disdain, as if he were witnessing a pitiful spectacle.

moved closer, adjusting Jake’s collar with

you. Let

bolt of lightning, though his resolve remained steadfast. Still,

together. If Kallie wants it, I’ll give

his head

Even if you give it to her, it won’t really belong to her.’ He leaned in a little, lowering his

anyone. You’ve seen the worst of her. Why should Kallie stay decent just because of you? Besides, I don’t see her actions as

for

paused, letting his

were gone, she seemed to be looking for you. But she got used to living without you. And now, you

into Clayton’s face. Clayton took the blow, his head jerked back, but he didn’t look angry. Instead, he gave a faint smile, holding his black

fueled Jake’s anger. He grabbed Clayton’s collar, shoving him against the bookshelf. His dark eyes burned,

let

Wordlessly, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a piece of