Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1421:

This unexpected gesture caused Caitlin to stiffen. Unsure how to respond, she simply stared blankly at Clayton.

Sensing her discomfort, Clayton cleared his throat and retracted his hand. “I apologize. You remind me of my younger sister. She’s just as stubborn as you. Whenever she faces a problem, I offer my assistance, and she invariably refuses. But if I don’t intervene, she ends up in tears. It’s truly a mystery trying to understand what goes on in the minds of you girls.”

The fondness in Clayton’s eyes as he spoke of his sister sparked a pang of envy in Caitlin’s heart. She couldn’t help but retort, “You may think she’s spoiled and difficult, but the truth is, she behaves that way because she knows she can rely on you.”

Clayton was momentarily taken aback, and then a smile spread across his face. “You’re absolutely right.”

Clayton’s smile intensified the heat rising in Caitlin’s cheeks. Glancing at her watch, she said, “Mr. Morgan, I appreciate your assistance today, but I really must be going now. Given my current state, it’s not quite convenient.”

but suggested, “Given your current condition, who knows what might happen on your way back? Why don’t I give you a lift? It’s no trouble at all. I have no intention

offer and found it

you don’t mind, you could wait for me. Of

hesitated briefly before deciding to accompany Clayton. She had, after all, endured quite a lot that day. It was remarkable that she had managed to maintain her composure thus far. She was in dire need of

Caitlin to lean on him, to trust him. Deep down, however, she knew this was a dangerous path. Clayton’s character remained a mystery, and trusting him could prove to be a grave mistake. Her impulsive decision could very well lead

escape, a lifeline, and she was

relief washed over her, and her tense

Mᴏʀᴇ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇs ɪɴ ɢᴀʟɴᴏᴠᴇʟs.ᴄᴏᴍ

comfort. “If you’d like, we can stop and buy you some new clothes first,”

cheeks. “That would be wonderful,” she replied. “Thank

smiled warmly. “There’s no need for formalities