Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1552:

Caitlin couldn’t respond and looked away toward Linsey. Then she said, “This should be between us. Why does she have to get involved?”

Linsey laughed, more out of frustration than humor. “Really? Well, let’s put your problem with Kallie aside. When have I ever hurt you? Haven’t I always treated you well?” When Kallie introduced Caitlin to everyone at a party, Linsey didn’t hesitate to shower her with gifts. During her visits to Kallie’s house, Linsey always made an effort to engage Caitlin in lively conversation, making sure she felt welcome and included.

“But tell me, why did you ignore my request for help when I needed you?” Linsey asked.

Taken aback, Caitlin responded defensively, “How could I know if you were serious? Maybe you were just acting, conspiring with Kallie to trick me.”

Linsey almost let out a snicker as she probed, “And you have proof of this deception?”

“I figured you and Kallie, with your influence, would make those bullies think

blatant excuse, Linsey replied harshly, “Caitlin, enough with the excuses. You’ve always been self-centered. We’re not wasting any more time on

attract onlookers. Those who didn’t know the whole story jumped to conclusions, painting Caitlin as the pitiful

to dramatize this, don’t you? Fine, let’s escalate it. I could tell everyone that you’re

face. In the end, she left, each step laden with the

Caitlin was decent, even polite. But now it’s obvious how much

𝗱𝘁𝗵𝓮 𝗰𝗵𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼

her head and said, “She hasn’t changed. She’s always been like this. She just used to hide it well. People don’t change that

thought about Kallie’s words and agreed that they

in as if she had never left. She carried a deep resentment inside her that she couldn’t express. Every person she came across seemed to irritate her even more. She clenched her jaw, tempted to smash the glass in frustration. Then she realized she was in an unfamiliar bar. If she caused a scene and Clayton was still missing, she would have no idea how to handle the situation. The thought

option, Caitlin drowned her frustrations in endless drinks, letting each sip blur the weight of her problems. Time seemed to