Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1508:

Jake brushed a hand down her back, his tone reassuring. “It’s okay. What matters is that she’s fine now. And Kallie, you’ve done more than enough for her.”

Kallie exhaled softly and nodded. Jake studied her for a moment before suggesting gently, “If you’re still worried, visit her at the hospital.”

Kallie considered it but then shook her head. “No, I think I should focus on the kids. It’s been too long since I spent real time with them.” A quiet sigh escaped her lips. “I’ll have Trent send a few people to check on Caitlin. If she still wants to acknowledge me as her cousin, she’ll come to me in her own time. If not… I won’t force it.”

Seeing the weight lift from Kallie’s shoulders, Jake felt a sense of relief himself. Deciding this was the right time, he shared what he had uncovered. “I had someone look into things discreetly. Turns out, Clayton’s men were at the party that night. But it appeared they didn’t do anything. Should I confront him about it?”

Kallie’s face hardened instantly, and before Jake could say another word, she stopped him. “No. As long as we know what Clayton is up to and make preparations, there’s no need to waste our time on him.” Jake saw the flicker of fear behind her resolve—he understood all too well why she felt this way. She carried the scars of her past with Clayton, a lingering trauma that never fully faded.

She knew better than anyone that Clayton was a venomous force, one that couldn’t simply be erased. Since she couldn’t destroy him completely, the only way to keep her

hold on her, grounding her in his arms. “I won’t be reckless,” he said, his voice steady and patient. “I just need to figure out

the Morgan Group first. That way, Clayton

a playful glint in her eyes, she tilted her head and winked. “Go ahead. The

your next adventure

which, didn’t we say we’d take a family trip?” His thumb brushed against her hand. “I’ve almost wrapped up work, and the private jet’s ready. We can leave the day after tomorrow—to that place you mentioned

the unexpected news. “Are you serious? I thought the Reeves Group still had a mountain of issues for you to deal

out a soft sigh, his gaze holding a mix of longing and resignation. “And when I finally clear them up, you’ll be buried in work

and realized he was