Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1126

Chapter 1126:

What could Jake possibly say to a man so detached from reality? Further conversation would only drive Clayton deeper into his delusions. Taking a moment, Jake inhaled deeply, seeking calm.

“Still, give me a moment to think this through. Pressuring me won’t help either of us. You know my temperament.”

Upon hearing Jake’s proposal, Clayton swiftly concurred.

“You’re absolutely correct. You have 24 hours—enough time, wouldn’t you agree? Yet, I must warn you, by this time tomorrow, the effects of Lacey’s poison will have fully manifested. You won’t find any remedy from the local doctors. They’re ill-equipped to handle such a sophisticated poison. And securing a specialist? Twenty-four hours might just be too tight. Still, if you’re willing to risk it, I won’t hinder you. Regardless of your choice, it doesn’t sway my plans. Kallie will return to my side, sooner or later.”

With a final flick of his wrist, Clayton ended the call.

His assistant, eyebrows knitted in worry, glanced toward Clayton.

“Mr. Morgan, what happens if Jake chooses Kallie over Elma? Wouldn’t that jeopardize our plan and cost us an important piece?” The important piece, of course, referred to Lacey.

with a sly grin, appeared unfazed,

and lets Elma perish. Kallie’s world revolves around her children, a testament to her maternal instincts. Having observed her all these years, it’s crystal clear. If Jake neglects Elma’s plight, even if Elma survives, the rift it creates between Jake and Kallie will be insurmountable. Their chances of reconciling would dwindle even further. Besides, this scenario presents an excellent opportunity to sow discord

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Jake to do this. It was the perfect way to kill

assistant’s face broke

With your ingenious

sudden memory sparked a grave expression on

instructed?” he asked, his voice carrying a

a beat, the

Morgan. Our team has

operation will go off without a hitch,” he assured

smile crept across Clayton’s features, his

both outcomes secured—Kallie’s