Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1400:

Under his intense stare, Caitlin hesitated. Then, with a sigh, she parted her lips.

Neither of them spoke nor made eye contact. And yet… The air between them shifted, growing more intimate.

Caitlin’s fingers clenched around the blanket, her heart hammering for reasons she didn’t quite understand. She hated to admit it, but… It was kind of sweet.

She shook herself internally. No. She needed to get a grip. Nobody did things like this for free—especially not Clayton. He wasn’t a good guy. That much, she knew. She couldn’t afford to be naive.

And yet… deep down, she was kind of grateful, which was exactly why she couldn’t bring herself to push him away.

Luckily, Clayton didn’t try anything. Once she had finished eating, he got up and left without a word.

Caitlin stared at the empty bowl sitting on the table. After a moment’s hesitation, she reached out and ran her fingers over the spoon.

felt a strange tension in the air. Something wasn’t right. All three children were

were pursed into a thin line, and even

creasing

the children would rush to greet Kallie with hugs and excited chatter when she returned home. But today,

gently stroked her hair. “What’s wrong?” she asked,

a troubled expression. “Mom, didn’t you see the visitor at the

Kallie was even more bewildered. “I

must have left by now,”

worry, “Sophie, do you think we were too mean to

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her mouth to speak but then hesitated, a flicker of unease crossing her face. It seemed she shared Elma’s sentiment. Kallie’s puzzlement deepened. “What happened? What do

had a visitor today. But none of

brow furrowed in concern. Her children were always courteous and respectful. It was unlike them to turn away a visitor. Who could possibly have elicited such a strong reaction from them,