Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1512:

After soothing Caitlin, Clayton had barely stepped out of the hospital when his phone buzzed. Beth’s name flashed on the screen.

Beth’s voice drifted through, light and coy. “Clayton, you must come to my father’s birthday party next week. I can’t keep making excuses for you. If you don’t show up this time, they’ll start asking questions.”

Clayton frowned in annoyance. “Do I really have to go?”

A quick glance at his watch told him the party clashed with his plan to take Caitlin out for a much-needed breather. In truth, attending the party wasn’t entirely out of the question, but knowing Caitlin’s temperament—her worries would surface, and she might overthink. And right now, keeping Caitlin content was crucial.

Beth let out a couple of soft hums. “You haven’t been that busy lately. Even if you don’t want to go, can’t you attend for my sake just this once? Besides, if you refuse, I might start thinking you’ve got someone else.”

knew exactly how to corner him. “Fine,” he said at last. “I’ll be

turned

looked troubled. “Mr. Morgan dislikes being disturbed. He’s practically acquired the entire building. If we insist on buying apartments next door, it’ll definitely draw his attention. And if

stealing

can’t know. Things are finally looking up between us. If he realizes I’m doing this on purpose, he’ll think I’m

we abandon the plan?”

Absolutely not. This is my chance to get closer to Clayton. We’ll adjust. Buy an apartment in the nearby building in that neighborhood. At least that way, I can bump into

Miss Fletcher. I’ll make sure Mr. Morgan doesn’t find

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Beth gave a

herself staring at Caitlin’s empty chat window, the few messages unanswered. Frustration gnawed at her, and she