Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1443:

With slow, measured steps, Caitlin walked toward them, keeping her head down.

Beth stole a glance at Clayton, taking in his unreadable expression, the way his eyes seemed to darken with thought.

Wasting no time, Beth reached for Caitlin’s hand, lacing their fingers together like they were close. The act was all for show.

Then, Beth said, “Oh, come on, don’t be so stiff! You’ve taken my kind offer and are working for me now. A proof of our reconciliation, right? Could you confirm the truth to my fiancé? He seems skeptical.”

Caitlin detected the thinly veiled threat in Beth’s words and inwardly sighed. She knew she needed to tread carefully with her words. Otherwise, Beth wouldn’t just be mad—she’d likely make a scene. Dangerous ones.

Caitlin forced a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. Her lips parted, and she mumbled, “Miss Fletcher is right. We’ve let the past slide.”

Beth beamed, clearly pleased with Caitlin’s response. She let go of Caitlin’s hand and pressed her chest against Clayton’s arm, saying to Caitlin, “And do you mind clarifying you weren’t forced into working for me, and that my offer was simply out of kindness?”

Caitlin could reply, Clayton cut

he said with a frown, “Don’t get

pouting. “What’s so wrong about it? We’re engaged, and our

we aren’t married yet. Surely, you’re not the clingy

faltered, her

back a laugh at the situation. Though usually arrogant, Beth was actually drowning in

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for Caitlin to settle in the chair

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Clayton and then immediately looked away. She still couldn’t

with me. Did you take this job by

fists on her lap, knuckles turning

carefully composed mask. “Clayton, why are you even asking? Obviously, she took it willingly!