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.”

that 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 state. It wasn’t

further, merely offering a

her throat lightly, trying to

save face for her. Besides, Clayton and I are getting married soon. I won’t waste my time on

other person responded with a

the conversation, she quickly

place for

her. Instead, he said coldly, “You’ve already made a scene. It’s best if you leave

to walk away. She clenched her fists, unable to hold back

fiancée now. Is this

expression remained unreadable, but his eyes turned sharp as

wore a smile, it was the kind that sent a chill down

easily call it off. Beth, didn’t I warn you? You should’ve avoided causing trouble if you wanted to attend today’s birthday. Do you think I don’t