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.

had warped his mind. Now, his focus seemed to shift dangerously toward her children. It was as though he was searching

this, Clayton could shift all the blame onto me.

face tightened with

the children. I mean, 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?

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sound that carried more

of person. She’s not interested in hearing my side. She’d rather believe anyone else over

thought hadn’t just occurred to Jake now. It had started the day Sophie fell into the pool and Kallie called to interrogate him

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

wasn’t something anyone else could fix. Whatever stood between Jake and Kallie could only be resolved

this entirely? Rest assured, I’m keeping a close eye on the Reeves

head, a fierce glint flashing