Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1348:

“Sure, I want him dead as well.”

At this, Gracelyn’s demeanor softened. She smiled and said, “Clearly, we’re allies. Have your men stand down. Hand over Jake, and I’ll grant you all safe passage.”

Clayton didn’t say a word, but the look in his eyes revealed his intentions. He was going to agree to Gracelyn’s proposal.

A sudden realization dawned on Kallie, and she rushed forward, grabbing Clayton’s hand.

“If you hand Jake over to them, I won’t go on living. I mean it!”

Clayton’s eyes flickered with hurt.

“Why, Kallie?” he asked, his voice filled with anguish.

“What’s so special about Jake? Look at what you’re going through. It’s all his fault. If he hadn’t made so many enemies, would you have been in this mess?”

Kallie shook her head, her gaze unwavering.

“He’s my husband,” she stated firmly.

“Whatever comes our way, we’ll face it together.”

his

to Jake’s

okay,” she said to Jake, offering him a

you, no matter

eyes filled

ridiculous. Go with Clayton. Don’t worry about me. I’ll

up in Kallie’s

packed with

“No,” she insisted.

your promise? Or

distress, Jake stopped trying to convince her to

exchange, his

her to me!” he

instantly lunged forward, grabbing

men sprang into

he could react, Kallie

at Clayton

you lost your mind?”

Go ahead, test

out, his hand caressing her