Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1364:

When Kallie heard, she not only agreed but also instructed Trent to arrange a makeup team, ensuring Caitlin had everything she needed to look her best. Caitlin had been nothing but well-behaved since arriving, and as time passed, Kallie found herself looking at Caitlin differently. The subtle resemblance between their features made Kallie gradually warm up to her.

With most of her maternal family now living abroad, Kallie had never given much thought to reconnecting with extended relatives. But perhaps, for her children, maintaining those connections was something worth preserving.

Not everyone shared that view, though. Trent, ever cautious, finally spoke up.

“Miss Nixon, I don’t mean to sound paranoid, but you should be careful with Caitlin. You remember Clayton’s betrayal, right?”

At the mention of that name, Kallie’s expression hardened. Clayton had once been someone she considered unshakable in her life—a person who had risked everything for her. And yet, despite everything, she had learned the hard way that trust could be misplaced. Because of his obsession, Clayton had done many things in secret—things that ultimately betrayed her trust.

Kallie replied slowly, “You’re right, Trent. But don’t worry. I won’t let my guard down.”

hand, which had been raised to knock, lowered to her side. Her fingers curled slightly,

smoothed out her expression until there was no trace of what

Her voice rang out,

Even if Caitlin had overheard,

trust anyone outside of her children and Jake. That was simply the way things

first, opening the door

the same warm

rush? Do

no time

I found a job, and I’m going to start looking for a place of my own. I don’t want to be a burden to you any

eyebrows lifted slightly before she responded, her tone as composed as

need to feel that way. Stay

she had just overheard. A strange pang struck deep in her chest, twisting into something unspoken. The emotions she had been