Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1321:

Clayton offered a gentle, fake smile.

“Don’t fret, Mrs. White. I’m not here with bad intentions. I’d like to discuss a potential partnership.”

“Partnership?” Gracelyn’s voice tinged with anger at the word.

“Now, when I am old and the last of my family, with my wealth dwindled, you speak of partnership? Are you here to mock me?”

Undeterred by Gracelyn’s sharp retort, Clayton calmly took a seat next to her and met her gaze with earnestness.

“Mrs. White, you know that’s not what I mean. This partnership isn’t about money. You want to settle scores with Jake, right? I can help you.”

Gracelyn paused and her frown deepened.

“What rubbish are you saying? Those issues are long past, and I am too old for such conflicts. I seek only peace now. I have moved on.”

subtle smile, Clayton gestured

his portrait so prominently displayed. You and I both know that over the years,

heart twisted with pain as she glared at Clayton with bitterness. She even

Morgan, it’s clear I’m just a frail old woman. What have I done to

the same enemy. Jake took someone

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albeit a little. She didn’t

pause, Gracelyn asked, “Is Kallie

“Yes,” Clayton admitted.

three children together, and it would be a huge blow to his ego if she left him for me. Jake and I

didn’t respond immediately. She narrowed her eyes, thinking carefully. Clayton pressed on,

Mrs. White,”

have no other choice but

breath, realizing the truth in his words. But something about him unsettled her. He seemed far