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.

bad enough, a group of drunken men

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

with me,” the voice stated

by the chilling warning and the imposing

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

need to pretend with me, Caitlin,” he said, his voice surprisingly

out a cigarette and lit it, the

and good manners, not the type to indulge in such a vice. He always seemed so impeccably put together,

live

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

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