Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1216

Chapter 1216:

Since that day, Jake had looked into the incident where Clayton had heroically shielded Kallie from a knife attack. It was true, but there were many questionable aspects to the situation.

Jake had his suspicions about Clayton right away, but too much time had passed, making any investigation now difficult.

Jake knew there was no need to hurry, as his priority was to sort things out with Kallie.

True to form, Clayton, looking both wronged and helpless, responded, “Mr. Reeves, you’re free to believe what you like. I’ve said my piece. Besides, what matters is Kallie’s trust in me.” He then gave Kallie a tender look.

As Jake had expected, Kallie changed the subject.

“You came to see me. Is there something you need?”

Clayton nodded.

“Tomorrow is my birthday party. I’d love for you to come. It’s okay if you’re busy and can’t make it, though.” After his invitation, Clayton coughed again.

She still felt indebted to him, making it hard to

Kallie agreed to come, Clayton’s smile widened even more. He then turned to

welcome to attend,

but said nothing, clearly not

Jake would show up. Jake wouldn’t grant him any chance to

thought

tales

Kallie quoted other commitments as an excuse to

“I’ll give you a lift

out into

Reeves, I don’t think our current relationship really

outdone, Clayton hurried to catch up, looking eager to be of

me

shot Clayton

were here to grieve Brysen? You just got here and already you’re leaving. It seems your visit wasn’t for the reasons you stated. Maybe your mourning wasn’t genuine

Clayton’s smile briefly faltered.

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