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 expression

of Clayton’s hand and returned to

to Jake, offering him

you, no matter

eyes filled with

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

welled up in

packed with

“No,” she insisted.

your promise? Or are you going to

Kallie’s distress, Jake stopped trying to convince

his face

to me!” he

lunged forward, grabbing Kallie and

the same time, Gracelyn’s men sprang into

Before he could react, Kallie was

at Clayton

have you lost your mind?”

Go ahead, test me!” Kallie was dragged before Clayton, her struggles

reached out, his hand caressing