Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1517:

Clever snakes always had a hole to slither into. Otherwise, how had Clayton so deftly pinned all the blame on Lacey, washing his hands of every suspicion? How could Kallie and Jake know Clayton was behind so much and still find themselves powerless to bring him down?

Linsey’s face twisted with worry. “Clayton is a serious threat, but…” Her eyes glimmered darkly with an idea. “Beth may be head over heels for him, but as you’ve seen, he doesn’t share her feelings. Maybe we can use that to our advantage.”

Kallie immediately understood the suggestion. “You mean, start with that mistress from earlier.”

Linsey inclined her head. “Even if she does look unsettlingly like you, we don’t have much choice. If we can drive a wedge between Clayton and Beth, it would be a hard hit to the Morgan family. I’ve heard the Morgans and Fletchers are deeply intertwined. Their businesses are practically fused together. If their engagement fell apart, it’d be a mess for everyone involved.”

That was exactly why Beth, despite knowing full well that Clayton’s heart wasn’t with her, carried herself with such smug assurance. Her status had fortified her pride. She knew that even if she couldn’t have his love, he wouldn’t be with anyone else. For her, that was victory enough.

certainty, to create some chaos between the pair. The ideal

like meddling in their affairs, Linsey’s plan was undeniably

to Jake about it when I get back, but I might not have time to handle this right away.” A soft smile broke through her sternness as

onto the couch beside Kallie, her eyes brimming with excitement. “Why don’t I tag along?” Then, after a pause, she smirked. “Though, I’d probably just

“Oh, please. Jake and I have been together forever—do you really think I care about things like

could reply, Elma darted over, tugging at her sleeve with wide, pleading eyes.

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spreading through her chest. Unable to resist, she pinched the little girl’s

the question before responding seriously. “With current technology, that’s

Three of them! This is like a humblebrag—pretending not to brag but rubbing it in anyway.”