Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1399:

Caitlin bristled, searching for a comeback. She settled on an irritated huff. “I’m not planning on dying anytime soon. And with Kallie around, nothing’s gonna happen to me.”

Clayton arched a brow. “You really trust her, huh? Then tell me—how do you explain today’s little incident? If it weren’t for me, do you even realize what you’d be dealing with right now?”

Unwanted images flooded Caitlin’s mind, sending a cold shiver down her back.

Caitlin’s eyes narrowed as she studied Clayton. “Are you telling me this? Are you trying to turn me against Kallie? I remember you liked her. If that’s true, why talk shit about her now?”

Clayton let out a chuckle, clearly amused by her reaction. “Relax, I’m not trying to mess with your relationship with her. Just giving you some unsolicited advice—at the end of the day, you can only count on yourself. Not Kallie, not anyone.” He leaned in slightly. “I saw you try to save yourself earlier. Ballsy move. But not smart enough. If I’d really meant harm… Well, let’s just say you wouldn’t be resting here right now.”

His tone shifted, catching Caitlin off guard. A small blush crept up her face. “So, that’s what you meant… My bad. Guess I misunderstood.”

“No

getting better. Now that I know you’re fine, I can sleep easy. Oh, and don’t

leave. From the moment he walked in to the second he turned away, he

retreating figure, even though she wasn’t sure

Clayton disappeared through the door, a nurse walked in, a steaming bowl of

quickly told the nurse to leave the soup on the table. “I got it. I can manage on my own.” The moment the nurse stepped out, Caitlin tried to lift the bowl,

few moments, he stepped back in. Without a word,

I leave you alone, you’re just gonna spill this all over yourself.

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shut her up. After a pause, she muttered, “Fine. Just leave it on the table. I’ll eat

her lips. “Soup’s meant to be eaten warm,” he said, matter-of-factly. “It tastes like