Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1442:

Caitlin, on the other hand, felt the weight of his gaze like a lead anchor. She lowered her head instinctively, attempting to shrink from the moment.

Beth, unfazed, wasted no time in rushing to Clayton’s side. With effortless ease, she slipped her arm through his, her voice turning honeyed and coaxing. “Clayton, I thought you didn’t want to see me anymore.” She pouted slightly, looking up at him with wide, pleading eyes. “Don’t be mad, okay? I know I messed up last time—that was my fault. But tonight… I really want to make it up to you.”

Beth’s gaze shimmered with what she hoped was sincerity, her affection practically palpable.

But Clayton remained unmoved. Without a word, he lifted his cup and took an unhurried sip of coffee, his attention drifting to Caitlin.

Clayton’s deep voice cut through the air, reaching Caitlin’s ears. “Why are you here?” he asked, his tone calm but sharp.

Before Caitlin could even process his words, she felt Beth’s stare burn into her, piercing and full of warning.

a steadying breath, having prepared for this question. She stuck to the script she had rehearsed in her head. “My last job didn’t work out, so I had to find something new. Luckily, Miss Fletcher

knew that if she looked at him, she’d see disappointment written all over his face. The last time they had talked over drinks, he had complimented her

Clayton’s eyes narrowed slightly, his disbelief clear as day. “Is that so?”

before Caitlin could respond, still holding tightly onto Clayton’s arm. “She and I had issues before, but I wanted to make

low chuckle, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “You? Acting out

it back into place. “I know I have a temper, but I’m not the scheming type,” she said, her voice smooth and practiced. “Everyone knows Caitlin works for me. If I had any bad intentions, it

airtight, and even Clayton

what

his cup down and gestured for

hesitating, her feet glued to the

Clayton, however, persisted.