Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1382:

Yet, a stubborn refusal to give up bloomed within Beth. She and Clayton were already teetering on the precipice of marriage, so very close. If fate played its cards right, their marriage certificate could be a reality by year’s end.

Beth was loath to throw in the towel now, not when the finish line was so tantalizingly close. Besides, surrendering at this juncture would be a victory handed to Kallie on a silver platter.

Whispers had reached Beth long ago that Kallie harbored no genuine affection for Clayton, yet she dangled him like a puppet on a string. A woman like that, playing such games, had no rightful claim to Clayton’s unwavering loyalty. She did not deserve him.

“Miss Fletcher.”

A voice cut through Beth’s simmering anger, yanking her back to reality.

Beth blinked, quickly masking her frustration with a composed, gracious smile. The person before her gave her a once-over.

“You might want to freshen up a little before facing anyone else.”

Beth recalled her disheveled state. Her forced smile faltered for just a second. Feigning indifference, she smoothed out her dress. Honestly, compared to how Caitlin had looked moments ago, Beth wasn’t in that bad of a

merely offering a smile that carried

lightly, trying to reclaim a bit

cousin. Clayton was only stepping in to save face for her. Besides, Clayton and I

person responded with a

to escape the conversation, she quickly found an excuse to leave, only to walk

the place

Beth’s obvious displeasure but didn’t bother comforting her. Instead, he said

her fists, unable to hold back any longer. Rushing forward, she blocked his

Is this

His expression remained unreadable, but

the kind

we announced our engagement publicly, but I can just as easily call it off. Beth, didn’t I warn you? You should’ve avoided causing trouble if you