Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1420:

Her outburst infuriated the man. He let out a disgusted snort. “Why are you putting on this innocent act? Look at what you’re wearing. Did you and your last customer fail to agree on a price? Don’t bother with the charade. I’ve seen plenty of women like you.”

With that, he abruptly rolled up his window, spat out a curse, and sped off.

As his car sped away, Caitlin caught a glimpse of her reflection in the receding window.

Asho’s rough handling had left Caitlin’s clothes in disarray. Several buttons had been ripped from her blouse, exposing her delicate neck and the lacy edge of her bra. Her skirt, too, was torn and crumpled. While Caitlin was sitting, the damage was less noticeable, but now that she stood, the full extent of the dishevelment was painfully apparent.

Caitlin felt the stares of passersby, their eyes lingering on her with a mixture of curiosity and judgment.

Overwhelmed by shame and exhaustion, Caitlin sank to the ground, tears streaming down her face.

a group of drunken men stumbled toward her, their

a crisp suit jacket, carrying the scent of expensive cologne, settled over her shoulders, shielding

the air. “She’s with me,” the voice stated firmly. “Touch her, and you’ll

the chilling warning and the imposing figure before

up, her eyes widening in surprise. It was Clayton. Embarrassment flooded her as she hastily wiped away her tears. She scrambled to her feet, clutching Clayton’s jacket tightly around her as if it were a lifeline. She asked, trying to maintain a calm facade, “What are you doing here?” But the tremor in her voice betrayed her fragile

pretend with me, Caitlin,” he said, his voice surprisingly gentle. “I’m not going to judge you.

a cigarette and lit it, the

manners, not the type to indulge in such a vice. He always seemed so

always live at

toward her. “Want a drag?” he offered, a playful smirk tugging at

acrid smell of smoke invaded her nostrils, triggering a coughing fit. Clayton hesitated for a moment and then