Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1414:

Since this was Kallie’s company, Caitlin didn’t think much of it. After Asho departed, she returned to her work, quickly becoming engrossed and losing track of time.

When she finally looked up, she noticed that most of her colleagues had already left.

Glancing at the time, Caitlin remembered the dinner engagement she had tonight. Lacking the contact information of her other colleagues, she resorted to calling Asho to inquire about the dinner venue. To her surprise, Asho instructed her to come downstairs and join him in his car.

Asho explained, “It’s peak traffic time right now. Finding a taxi will be challenging, and who knows how long you’ll be stuck in traffic? It’ll be much easier if you come with me. Don’t feel uncomfortable about it. We’re colleagues in the same department. It’s only natural to help each other out. It’s really no bother at all.”

Caitlin checked her ride-hailing app, confirming Asho’s claims. There wasn’t a single car available in the area. With a sigh of resignation, she accepted his offer, a flicker of gratitude warming her despite her reservations.

the restaurant, a wave of regret washed over her. The private room was smaller than she had anticipated, barely large enough to accommodate three

waving her in with an overly enthusiastic grin. “Caitlin, come on in!” he urged. “Don’t be shy. Let’s grab a

scanning the room, desperately searching for a familiar face. “Asho, where is everyone else? You mentioned the

and gone home. They have work tomorrow, you

to herself. Instead, she attempted to excuse herself politely. “In that case, why

wallet was currently empty, she felt trapped, with no other option available. Having finally secured a decent job, she was

his voice laced with annoyance. “Just because the others aren’t here, you won’t eat with me? I waited for you for ages, practically starving. I haven’t even had a single

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intentions were glaringly

Asho’s outwardly respectable demeanor and the predatory