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.

ease, Kallie relaxed

in his eyes and spoke in a somber

close to marriage. But Jake came along. He doesn’t truly love you. You were merely one of many

regained her cool, replying sharply,

a faint

you doubt my words, do you

her several pictures. The pictures showed intimate moments on a bed. Lacey’s eyes were out of focus and her cheeks were flushed. Next to her was

the latest

loudly, echoing in her head. She felt herself losing control, teetering on

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

sure he had no feelings for Lacey. He didn’t love Lacey. How