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.”

Why don’t I give you a lift? It’s no trouble at all. I have no intention of harming you. After all, why would I spend

considered his offer and

use a drink. If you don’t mind, you could wait for me. Of course, if you’d rather not, I won’t

that day. It was remarkable that she had managed to maintain her composure thus far. She was in dire need of a

within 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

an escape, a lifeline, and she was willing to take the

into Clayton’s car, a sense of relief washed

Mᴏʀᴇ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇs ɪɴ ɢᴀʟɴᴏᴠᴇʟs.ᴄᴏᴍ

the car’s temperature to ensure her comfort. “If you’d like,

blush creeping up her cheeks. “That would be wonderful,” she

no need for formalities between us.