Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1279:

Clayton stepped into the ward, his gaze falling on Jake, who looked pale and frail on the bed. Dropping all pretense, he smirked and spoke with biting sarcasm.

“Well, Mr. Reeves, I must say, you’re lucky. Falling from such a height and coming out unscathed is impressive. But something happened to Kallie when she went looking for you. It’s hard not to overthink that.”

Jake’s patience snapped. He yanked the IV from his arm. Though he looked weak, his injuries had mostly healed during his time with the White family. He pushed himself off the bed and walked over to Clayton, grabbing him by the throat.

Squeezing tight, Jake’s eyes burned with hostility and a dangerous edge of murderous intent.

“Tell me, where is Kallie? If you don’t tell me the truth, I won’t hesitate to fight you to the death. I’ll make sure you suffer in ways you can’t even imagine.”

Clayton’s eyes widened in disbelief, but then he laughed, despite the suffocating grip on his neck. His scalp tingled as he retorted, “You’re quite the actor, Mr. Reeves. Shouldn’t I be the one asking that? I admit I instigated Lacey to push you down and made her wear Kallie’s clothes. Kallie’s innocent. If you’ve got a problem, deal with me. Why are you hiding Kallie?”

Seeing Clayton attempt to shift the blame onto him, Jake felt confused. Could it really not be Clayton? No. Even if Clayton wasn’t directly involved, he was still suspicious.

a major player for years, but I could bring you down in a heartbeat. I might take a hit,

surprise, Clayton grinned,

ahead, I’d love for

to keep tabs on Kallie, it would leave him a window to act and rescue Kallie from

content live

She may love you, but she loves her children and freedom more. One day, she’ll

grip, staring at the gasping Clayton with a strange look. Could it really not be Clayton? Clayton’s expression just now seemed genuine, like he

it. If Clayton had been the one holding Kallie captive, he would have tried to move her quickly before Jake could react. Clayton wouldn’t have come provoking Jake. Jake had ways to make Clayton’s efforts turn futile, after all. At that point,

his temples and called Leo back

out of here. Don’t let him come back to this hospital. And keep an eye on the kids. I don’t

curses, directed at Jake, echoed through the hall, losing all his usual

locked up forever. She’ll eventually leave you! She might not be mine, but she’s not yours either. She won’t stay by your