Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1117:

Clayton, with a disappointed look and a hint of bitterness, responded, “I don’t wish to bother you. I respect your decision. Even though you knew we were once married, you still choose Jake, didn’t you?” His reddened eyes and pale demeanor underscored his vulnerability.

Kallie felt a wave of conflicting emotions and struggled to find words. She felt no affection for Clayton but was overwhelmed by a sense of guilt she could not dismiss. She speculated it was tied to their past. With caution, Kallie inquired, “Did we share an unusual relationship previously?”

Clayton nodded, the disappointment in Kallie’s eyes deepening his pain.

“Not in the way you might think. We were never married,” he clarified.

Relieved by his confirmation, Kallie felt a burden lift. Realizing they had never been married confirmed her continuous love for Jake and that she had not betrayed anyone.

at ease,

hid the fleeting mockery in his eyes and spoke in

came along. He doesn’t truly love you. You were merely one of many flings for him, just like others, such

composure briefly faltered, but she quickly regained her cool, replying

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Kallie felt as if she was suffocating. Her heart pounded loudly, echoing in her head. She felt herself losing control, teetering on

but Kallie pulled away. Her hands balled into fists and she said with a

His deep affection for her was clear. She was sure he had no feelings for Lacey. He didn’t love