Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1444:

Beth’s hand tightened around the glass before she hurled it to the floor with a loud crash.

The sound of breaking glass rang out, sharp and piercing in the tense silence.

Clayton, completely unbothered, simply lifted his coffee and took a slow sip, paying no mind to Beth’s outburst.

Caitlin instinctively shrank back, gripping the fabric of her clothes as if it could shield her.

Clayton noticed Caitlin’s tense posture and then said to Beth, his voice dripping with mockery, “If you’re going to throw a tantrum, make it loud enough for everyone to hear.”

Beth stormed out, her eyes brimming with unshed tears.

slammed shut behind Beth with a violent thud, making Caitlin flinch even

be scared.” Clayton’s voice softened. It was so unlike the way he ever spoke to Beth. He was actually trying to comfort Caitlin. “Beth’s just spoiled and impulsive. I won’t let her lay a hand on you. Your current predicament is on me—I’ve warned her before, but I didn’t expect she still had the guts to cause trouble for

feel safe, and in a way, they did. But something about them felt

to go this far for me. I get why Miss Fletcher is mad. If you really want to help, then stop reaching out to me. That way, she won’t have a reason to be upset anymore.

between you two as a…” Her gaze dropped, her words trailing off,

mistress. But she couldn’t bring herself to say it out

didn’t realize I was making things harder for you. That was never my intention. I just respect how you’re trying to build your life on your own terms. After that night, when we talked for hours, I already considered you a friend. But if my presence is making things

Clayton got to his feet and pretended

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Caitlin felt a surge of worry. She quickly

Morgan,” Caitlin said, her face flushing red. “I’ve always seen you as a friend. You’ve been there for me countless times. But I’m torn. You’re engaged, and keeping some distance is only proper for us. Also, there’s the history you share with my cousin. My instincts tell me