Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1206:

Leo’s eyebrows shot up.

“Clayton? But he’s head over heels for Miss Nixon! Why would he do something like this?”

Jake leaned back with a humorless laugh.

“Yes, he loves her. But love doesn’t always lead to kindness—it can twist into jealousy just as easily. And Kallie’s never truly been with Clayton, has she? The kids might have played a part in that.”

Jake’s mind drifted to a conversation he’d once had with Elma. They had been sitting together, talking casually, when he asked her what she thought of Clayton.

Elma had admitted that she believed Clayton was a decent man. Even so, she had made it clear she didn’t want Kallie ending up with him. When Jake had pressed her for a reason, Elma couldn’t come up with one.

Even Elma felt this way about Clayton. It was likely the other two children shared her instincts as well. After all, Elma and Clayton had a bond that ran deeper than what the other two children shared with Clayton.

over had warped his mind. Now, his focus seemed to shift dangerously

voice turned sharp as he continued, “And by doing this, Clayton could shift all the blame onto me. That would only deepen Kallie’s hatred for

face tightened with

remember that day? You could’ve hidden Elma away, but when you saw her crying her heart out, you relented. You gave up that perfect opportunity just because you couldn’t stand seeing her so upset. Why would you ever hurt the children? Even if Clayton tries to twist things, Miss Nixon wouldn’t believe it, would she?

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chuckled bitterly, a sound that carried more frustration

point? In her eyes, I might be that kind of person.

Kallie called to interrogate him about it. That moment had marked a shift—one he couldn’t stop, no matter

his explanations were nothing more than excuses. They sounded weak, desperate, even pitiful. And worse, they might even

do? This wasn’t something anyone else could fix. Whatever stood between Jake and Kallie could only be resolved if both of them truly wanted to bridge the distance. Otherwise, no amount of persuasion from others

hesitated before asking, “So, Mr. Reeves, what’s the plan? Should we just stay out of this entirely? Rest assured, I’m keeping a close eye on the Reeves Group and the Reeves family.

head, a fierce glint flashing