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.”

in Clayton’s eyes, his assistant abandoned any further attempts at persuasion. After a moment

head. “No need. It’s better to wait until she’s completely

nodded, understanding the plan. “Don’t worry, Mr. Morgan. I’ll make sure everything is

her voice laced with embarrassment, “Hey, I was wondering if you could maybe help me find a job? I’m really desperate. It’s okay if it’s too much trouble, though. And if there’s

on the other end responded

“I am really at a loss. I’ll

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 shrouded in uncertainty, now

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

spirit. Jeanette never

overly flattering. It was as