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.”

your way back? Why don’t I give you a lift? It’s no

considered his offer and found it

best mood and could use a drink. If you don’t mind,

day. It was remarkable that she had

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

escape, a

of relief washed over her,

Mᴏʀᴇ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇs ɪɴ ɢᴀʟɴᴏᴠᴇʟs.ᴄᴏᴍ

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

nodded, a blush creeping up her cheeks. “That would

for formalities between us. Skip the