Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1208:

Clayton tilted his head slightly and sighed, though there was no sincerity in the gesture.

“Mr. Reeves, you’ve got the wrong idea. Sure, I might’ve entertained the thought once.”

Clayton paused, letting the silence thicken like fog before continuing, “But I realized that such a tactic is beneath me. Killing you wouldn’t solve anything. You have children in this world, don’t you? Even if they aren’t close to you, they carry your blood. If I were to harm you, who’s to say they wouldn’t come for me someday? So, I’ve decided to end this game properly.”

As Clayton’s words hung in the air, his gaze turned razor-sharp, his malice undisguised. There was a cruel edge to his smirk, a silent dare that stung like an open wound.

The sound of shattering glass snapped through the tension. Jake crushed the wine glass in his hand, letting the shards fall to the floor. Rising from his seat, he fixed Clayton with a glare so cold it could freeze fire.

“Clayton, you’re walking a very dangerous path,” he said, his voice low and steady.

call, skepticism flickered

not joking?” she asked, her voice laced with

voice carried an edge

Morgan has lied to you before, but this isn’t something he’d make up. Not

butler pressed on, desperation creeping

He once saved your life. Doesn’t that mean anything? Mr. Morgan brought a whole group with him, and you know how fragile his health is. If things go badly, Mr. Morgan could end up seriously hurt—or

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her temples, trying to ease the tension building there. She let out a slow sigh. To be fair, she had no desire to get involved in the drama between Jake and Clayton. Still, she couldn’t shake the question nagging

she needed. She knew that much. With a reluctant shake of her

and piercing the still night. His hands trembled as he clasped them together, whispering a desperate prayer, “Please, Miss Nixon. Get here

Kallie finally pulled up to the estate, the butler rushed to meet her. Relief was written all over his face, and tears glimmered in his eyes as he

cluster of bodyguards loomed

in,” she said, more to herself than