Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1445:

She dropped her head, avoiding Clayton’s gaze. From her peripheral vision, she noticed Clayton approaching.

Then, she heard a sigh. The sound seemed to come from just above her head.

“I’m sorry. I misunderstood. Please disregard my earlier words. But I need to ask you something. Were you forced to be Beth’s servant? I know how much pride you have. You never back down, even in dangerous situations. I can’t see you agreeing to this under normal circumstances. Given your nature, you’d rather be unemployed, wouldn’t you?”

Caitlin felt a mix of bitterness and discomfort. She longed to tell Clayton that she had indeed been forced into this situation. Had she not complied, staying in the city would have become impossible. Clayton continued to reassure her, “Don’t worry. I’m here to help you. Beth wouldn’t dare go against me.”

Caitlin tightened her hands into fists, her nails piercing her palms until she drew blood. The sharp pain snapped her back to reality. She couldn’t tell him. Revealing it would truly position her as the woman coming between Clayton and Beth. She didn’t want to be entangled in their relationship.

to look at Clayton, saying words that contradicted her true feelings. “Mr. Morgan, you know the situation. I need a job. I can’t work

owe you a significant amount of money. Miss Fletcher has offered me a decent salary. It’s a solid job. To me,

demeanor, he didn’t pursue the matter further. He let out a resigned sigh. “If this is your decision,

and left. As he opened the door to leave the private room,

snoop on others, but as the door opened, her

that we’ve finished dinner, how about we go for a walk?” he

Still, she couldn’t help asking, “What did you two discuss? You were in

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a smile and didn’t provide an answer. His

subtle mood change. She just stood there,