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,

scent of expensive cologne, settled over her shoulders, shielding

air. “She’s with me,” the

and the imposing figure before them, mumbled apologies and

she hastily wiped away her tears. She scrambled to her feet, clutching Clayton’s jacket tightly around her as if it were a lifeline.

lips curled into a sardonic smile. “There’s no need to pretend with me, Caitlin,” he said, his voice surprisingly gentle.

pulled out a cigarette and lit it, the flame illuminating

the type to indulge in such a vice. He

live at

held the cigarette toward her. “Want a drag?” he offered, a

fit. Clayton hesitated for a moment and