Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 992:

It was a long way down from the second floor, but Sophie took a deep breath and jumped.

Luckily, she landed on a balcony below.

Sophie’s feet stung, but she didn’t stop. She quickly climbed over the railing and ran toward the backyard.

Just as Sophie was about to reach the door, a figure stepped out of the shadows.

“Sophie, it’s late. Why aren’t you in your room? Where are you going?”

It was Clayton. He materialized out of thin air, like a phantom in the darkness.

gasped and stumbled back, her eyes wide

she whimpered, her voice

I’m just a

friendly facade crumbled. He

you will tell

gently, trying to appear kind and reassuring as

wasn’t fooled. Terror gripped her as Clayton slowly walked toward her, each step sending shivers

his

mother will be in danger. Do you genuinely want something to happen to her? Remember, she has always been kind to her. Yet, here you are, sitting by and watching her suffer. How can you be so utterly

her jaw, her

to do anything just to ensure my mother’s safety, even if it means putting myself at risk. But I see through your schemes. You have hidden

his facade falter, Sophie challenged

why not lay all