Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1410:

Clayton chuckled. “She won’t,” he said confidently. “If she desired to cancel the engagement, none of this would have happened today.”

“She’s not smart enough,” he added, a cruel glint in his eyes. “If she were, she wouldn’t have made such a scene.”

Actually, Clayton had deliberately leaked news of his paying off Caitlin’s debts to Beth, a test aimed to see if she was sensible enough. Yet, she had failed his expectations miserably. Not only did she throw a tantrum, but she also targeted Caitlin. He was beginning to get engaged to Beth.

His assistant hesitated and then cautiously ventured, “Mr. Morgan, while Miss Fletcher’s behavior was certainly out of line and foolish, I believe her feelings for you are genuine. Perhaps…”

“Beth’s feelings?” Clayton scoffed, as if the very idea was absurd. “Her feelings mean nothing to me. What use do I have for them? I’ve come too far but failed to achieve my goals despite my consistent plots against Kallie and Jake. All I have left is this obsession. If I let go of that, wouldn’t all my past efforts be for nothing? Besides, even if I were to give up, do you think Jake would ever let me off the hook?”

A bitter smile twisted Clayton’s lips. “I have no other choice,” he stated grimly. “I have to see this through. Continue to ignore Beth. If she comes looking for me, tell her nothing.”

further attempts at persuasion. After a moment of contemplation, he inquired, “What about Caitlin? Should we intervene on her

until she’s completely cornered, and then I’ll swoop in and ‘save’

worry, Mr. Morgan.

towel wrapped around her. After a moment of hesitation, she picked up her phone and dialed a number. She spoke, her voice laced with embarrassment, “Hey, I was wondering

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overcome with emotion. “I am really at a loss. I’ll

took a deep breath and stepped out onto the balcony, a steaming cup of coffee in hand. As she gazed up at the star-studded night sky, a sense of hope bloomed within her. The future, once

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settled into Kallie’s bustling household with surprising ease. She quickly befriended Kallie’s children, her warm and playful nature winning them

spirit. Jeanette never brought up

Jeanette was always careful and considerate, almost overly flattering. It was as if she were trying to atone for Lacey’s