Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1435:

Clayton had nodded in agreement without hesitation, but there was something in his eyes—a flicker of something unspoken. Loss, maybe.

The feeling was so fleeting and faint that Caitlin wasn’t sure if she had imagined it entirely.

Later, when Caitlin got home, a dull ache had settled in her chest, but she quickly shook it off.

She told herself it had just been a nice day with a casual acquaintance. Nothing more, nothing less.

Their paths would not cross again. There was no reason to dwell on it or feel sorry about it.

What Caitlin never saw coming was Beth having someone follow her and secretly take pictures.

And now, looking at the so-called “proof” in Beth’s hands, Caitlin had no idea how to defend herself.

She opened her mouth to speak, but then she saw the pictures—her own face, smiling so brightly.

made her stomach

took one look at Caitlin’s stunned silence

only burned

a flash, she grabbed a fistful of Caitlin’s hair, her fingers tightening with all the fury and bitterness

of excuses? Didn’t you swear you didn’t make a move on Clayton? Then tell me! Why the hell was

yanked Caitlin back to her senses, forcing

a sharp

that doesn’t mean anything happened. Miss Fletcher, I’ll say it

yourself. From start to finish, there was nothing improper between us. That’s

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made it look bad—Clayton and Caitlin were

always been space between

never

was just a harmless

those words only fueled

she yelled, her