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.

had a birthday celebrated. I think it’s time for a proper party this year.” Understanding Clayton’s intentions, the butler left to

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

was standing

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

down at his injuries and a wry smile

tale finds a

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

Jake was referring to. He

her life. Clayton jumped in front of her, taking a near-fatal stab close to his heart. He

with sadness as he said, “I know, and

to trust me… Maybe she sees me as just a villain. What more is

from his cigarette,

We’re neither heading home nor to the office.” Leo paused, his response caught in his throat.

organized the entire ceremony. The explosion on that day had left the site in ruins, and despite her efforts, Kallie

force of the explosion could completely obliterate a person in an instant, followed