Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1212:

The butler immediately zipped his lips, realizing his mistake. Clayton turned to look out the window just in time to see Kallie getting into her car and driving off. His expression was stern and cold.

“I do regret the time I’ve spent on cooing her. But she’s not the emotionally detached woman you claim. She has feelings. It’s just that they’re all for Jake. What am I to her? Still, if you ask me to move on, I can’t. I’d rather cling on and get something out of this.”

Seeing Clayton’s demeanor, the butler knew he was guilty of his past doings and felt a bit of relief.

“Mr. Morgan, if there’s anything you need, just tell me,” the butler said.

Clayton thought for a moment.

“Isn’t my birthday fast approaching?”

The butler confirmed, “Yes, it’s in about a week.”

A smile crept across Clayton’s face.

a birthday celebrated. I think it’s time for a proper party this

silence was deep, but his eyes were laden with overwhelming sadness. The cold wind blew against him, yet he appeared unfazed. Blood from his fingers dripped

who was standing close by, to grow

contain his concern, Leo muttered, “Mr. Reeves, you’re hurt. We should

looked down at his injuries and a wry smile

a home

me. Why bother with a hospital? To sour my mood further? To bump into faces I’d

who Jake was referring to. He sighed inwardly

danger when someone attempted to end her life. Clayton jumped in front of her, taking a near-fatal stab close to

no comfort. His eyes were still shadowed with sadness as he said, “I know, and I do understand. But what truly pains me

Maybe she sees me as just a villain.

cigarette, crushed it

paused, his response caught in his throat. He then

an attendee but the one who organized the entire ceremony.

of the explosion could completely obliterate a