Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1528:

Jake intended to simply walk past Clayton without a word, but Clayton quickly caught up and sneered, “Jake, this isn’t over yet. You might be with Kallie now, but are you sure it will last?”

Jake paused, turning to face Clayton with an air of indifference. He clearly didn’t see Clayton as a threat.

Frustrated, Clayton continued to provoke him. “Has Kallie ever mentioned our history during the years you were gone? I nearly died for her.”

Pointing to a scar on his chest, Clayton added, “I know she’s upset with me now, but that doesn’t matter. This scar is my ace. She can’t overlook the fact that I saved her life. But I’m not playing that card yet. I want you to live in fear of losing Kallie.”

Despite Clayton’s attempts to unsettle him, Jake responded with a cold, detached smile. “Clayton, do you really think your schemes are clever? You orchestrated that assault on Kallie’s car and then played the hero by stepping in to take the hit for her. It seemed like a close call with death, but I know your heart is on the right side, isn’t it?”

on his face. “How

a cigarette, the smoke swirling around him as his features took on a more indifferent expression. “Don’t underestimate how I climbed to the top of the Reeves family. Clayton, apart from manipulating women, what other skills do

clenched his fists and retorted, “Don’t try to intimidate me. Kallie saw me at the hospital, at death’s door. Besides, you don’t have my medical

the one by her side

Clayton. He angrily grabbed Jake’s collar, but Jake was unfazed. With minimal effort, Jake executed a judo throw, sending Clayton crashing

and resentment, seething at Jake’s dismissive demeanor. Every time he faced Jake, he felt overwhelmingly defeated. He couldn’t understand why Jake

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was about to leave when something at the end of the hallway caught his attention. He quickly averted his gaze and then shot Clayton a meaningful look. “So, Clayton, you found yourself a stand-in for Kallie simply because you can’t come to terms with your defeat, right? That’s truly pathetic. Moreover, you can’t bother me. I’m the one with Kallie.

course, couldn’t resist taking one last jab at Jake.