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.”

smile, Clayton gestured toward

truly moved on, you wouldn’t have kept his portrait so prominently displayed. You and I both know that over the years, your disregard for Jake isn’t due to forgiveness but helplessness.

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

frail old woman. What have I

you because we share the same enemy. Jake took someone very dear to me. I

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relax, albeit a little. She didn’t fully understand the complicated relationships and feuds between these

pause, Gracelyn asked, “Is

“Yes,” Clayton admitted.

Jake aren’t happy together, but Jake won’t let her go. They have three children together, and it would be a huge blow to his ego if she left him for me. Jake and I have been fighting over her for a long time. I know she’s here with you. If you agree to give her back to me, I’ll help you deal

narrowed her eyes, thinking carefully. Clayton

about it, Mrs. White,” he

other choice but to cooperate

something about him unsettled her. He seemed far too cunning. She didn’t want to make a deal with