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.

over her. The private room was smaller than she had anticipated, barely large enough to accommodate three people. Caitlin hesitated at the threshold, a sense of unease settling in

enthusiastic grin. “Caitlin, come on in!” he urged. “Don’t be

the room, desperately searching for a familiar face. “Asho, where is everyone else? You mentioned the entire team would be here. Why are we the only

let out a chuckle. “Well, Caitlin, take a look at the time. Everyone else has already eaten and gone home. They have work tomorrow, you know.

his explanation, but she kept her suspicions to herself. Instead, she attempted to excuse herself politely. “In that case, why don’t we reschedule? It’s my fault

a decent job, she was determined not to lose it. She couldn’t afford to offend her superiors and coworkers. Doing so

mean?” he questioned, 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 bite. Can’t you even spare a few minutes to keep

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predatory gleam in his eyes sent a wave of