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.”

face hardened, his

and returned to Jake’s

said to Jake,

with you, no matter

eyes filled

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

welled up in Kallie’s

is packed with great

“No,” she insisted.

your

stopped trying to convince

his

her to

lunged forward, grabbing Kallie and

same time, Gracelyn’s men sprang

could react,

stared at Clayton in

have you lost

kidding! I won’t go on living without Jake. Go ahead, test me!” Kallie was

out, his