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.”

her side. Her fingers curled slightly, and her head bowed, thoughts swirling in a confused haze. Why? Why was Kallie

steadied her breathing and smoothed out her expression

voice rang out,

Trent exchanged a glance. Even if Caitlin had

too much to fully trust anyone outside of her children and Jake. That was simply the

moved first, opening the door to let

the same warm

the rush? Do you need

no time getting to the

let you know that I won’t be staying here much longer. 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

announcement. Her eyebrows lifted slightly before she responded, her tone

Stay as

thrown. That gentle smile, that warmth—it was nothing like the Kallie she had just overheard. A strange pang