Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1179:

Kallie’s resentment toward Jake and Lacey for their machinations against Elma simmered beneath the surface, but she recognized that now was not the time to act on those feelings.

The meeting dragged on until the early hours, concluding only at 3 a.m. Exhausted, Kallie decided to drive back home. As she got down to the underground parking lot of her building, there, in a dimly lit corner, stood a familiar figure she hadn’t expected to see.

Kallie’s eyes darted briefly to the familiar figure lingering not far from her. Her heart quickened as she accelerated her steps toward her car, deliberately averting her gaze to maintain her composure.

Just as Kallie reached the vehicle and began to unlock the door, a firm grip seized her hand.

“Kallie,” Clayton called out, his voice wavering with a mix of desperation.

“Do you really want to erase me from your life forever?”

Panic surged through Kallie as she attempted to wrench her hand free, but Clayton’s hold was unyielding, leaving her no room to escape. Frustration flashed in her eyes as she met his gaze, her tone icy and resolute.

“Mr. Morgan, if you don’t release me right now, I’m going to call security.”

Clayton loosened his grip, stepping back with a

breath, her expression

“What do you want?”

pierced through Kallie’s impassive facade, his lips curling into a

heard about Jake’s recent moves against the Nixon Group, and it’s got me concerned for your safety. I came to check in on you. What Jake

your imagination

eyes for a flicker of

not combine our strengths to take Jake down?” Clayton’s earnestness seemed genuine, as if

behind the scenes. Despite Clayton’s prowess, she knew controlling Jake’s unpredictable nature was beyond anyone’s reach. Perhaps aligning with the Morgan Group was the most pragmatic approach. Yet, trust didn’t come easily to

thank you.” Kallie’s refusal was swift and

manage this on my own. There’s no need to

the corners of his mouth stiffening

him alone, you stand little

his concern with

step. Even if I stumble, the savings I’ve diligently amassed over the years will sustain me and

wonder if the woman before him was truly Kallie. He