Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 989:

Unbeknownst to Clayton, Sophie slowly stirred. She had barely touched the soup, and Clayton’s heated conversation with his assistant outside the door had roused her.

Though Sophie’s mind was still foggy, she caught fragments of their conversation, her ears picking up the mention of Kallie’s name. She bit down on her tongue, the sharp pain jarring her into clarity. As the fog lifted, she overheard Clayton’s voice, his words cold and calculating, planning to put her at risk. He wanted her life as leverage.

The realization that Clayton’s kindness had been nothing more than a facade sent a wave of panic through Sophie, her heart pounding in her chest as anxiety gripped her. Perhaps driven by fear, her hearing grew more acute.

Sophie distinctly heard Clayton and his men discussing the possibility of using her as leverage to secure Kallie’s return, ideally by the end of the day.

Sophie struggled to push herself up, but it felt as though a heavy weight was pressing her down. Cold sweat drenched her body as panic surged within her.

After a moment of struggle, Sophie finally managed to move.

panic through her and forcing her back into bed. Clayton entered the room, calling out softly, “Sophie?” Sophie lay motionless, squeezing her eyes shut, feigning sleep, though her heart raced with fear. She curled onto her side, her back to the door, ensuring her face was hidden from

her breath, afraid to move, feeling Clayton’s gaze lingering on

like an eternity, Clayton finally looked away, his footsteps retreating as he quietly closed the door behind him. Even then, Sophie

magical tales

truly left. He had

When she finally managed to get out

the bathroom, locking the door behind her. Her hands shook as she retrieved her phone, her fingers trembling as she

pounding in her chest. When the call finally connected, her

to his feet at her

His voice was a mix of disbelief

Just tell me