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.

if her situation wasn’t bad enough, a group of drunken men stumbled

as the drunken men reached her, a crisp suit jacket, carrying the scent of expensive cologne, settled over

the air. “She’s with me,” the voice stated

chilling warning and the imposing figure before them, mumbled apologies and

looked 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,

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

cigarette and lit it, the flame illuminating his face in the

Clayton as the epitome of refinement and good manners, not the type to indulge in such a

always live at

her. “Want

triggering a coughing fit. Clayton hesitated for a moment and then extinguished the cigarette beneath