Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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Just a few days earlier, Calvin had made a breakthrough in his investigation. While he hadn’t fully deciphered the code, he noticed that the confidentiality protocols mirrored those used by the Morgan Group. Having once tried to hack into the Morgan Group’s system, the familiarity of these protocols struck him immediately. This discovery led him to deduce that Lacey’s mysterious contact was likely Clayton. Even if Clayton wasn’t directly involved, Lacey’s access to the Morgan Group’s confidential protocols implied some level of connection. It was Clayton, not Jake, who was scheming with Lacey.

Furthermore, Calvin observed that Jake showed no interest in Lacey whatsoever. Given Jake’s cautious nature, it was improbable he would entangle himself with Lacey.

Calvin realized Kallie might have been misled. With a moment of hesitation, he said, “Mom, who filled you in on all this? I mean, since Sophie and I aren’t there, it’s wise to keep your guard up around Jake, but be wary of others too.”

Kallie’s expression tightened briefly, but she recognized the sincerity in his voice. Softening, she replied, “Calvin, I understand your concerns. Don’t fret. I’m not just taking anyone’s word blindly. These aren’t second-hand suspicions.”

Kallie stopped mid-sentence, the revelation she held at the tip of her tongue retreating into silence. She found herself unable to disclose to Calvin the disturbing truth—that she had caught a glimpse of Jake’s affair with Lacey. The weight of Jake’s betrayal lay heavy on her, yet she chose to shield Calvin from these harsh realities. Opting for a subtler warning, Kallie softly advised Calvin to relay the urgent news to Sophie and implored them both to make haste in distancing themselves from the Reeves family residence.

With a nod of solemn agreement from Calvin, promising swift action, Kallie felt a burden lift slightly from her shoulders. Now, she had to confront the chaos within her. The notion of confronting Jake seemed increasingly futile. Decisively, she resolved that the wisest decision was to depart immediately with Elma.

Meanwhile, Jake engaged in a tense conversation with Clayton. Clayton, ever direct, wasted no time in staking his claim, his voice cold and calculated.

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“If you want to save Lacey, give Kallie back to me.”

Jake’s face contorted with indignation, his eyes sparking with defiance as he spat, “She is my wife! How dare you speak of ‘giving her back’ as if she were an object? She has never been yours, not for a fleeting second!”

Clayton’s chuckle was laced with scorn and arrogance as he provocatively retorted, “What makes you think she wasn’t? Before her memory faded, we shared a meaningful connection. If you don’t trust my words, ask anyone at the Nixon Group—they all know how much I meant to Kallie.”

Jake’s hands curled into tight fists, his knuckles whitening with tension.noveldrama

“Clayton, don’t force me to take action against the Morgan Group. You’re well aware of what I’m capable of.”

Jake’s position might have been shaky at the moment, but toppling the Morgan Group was still well within his abilities. Pushed to the edge, he was prepared to battle it out to the bitter end.

Unmoved by the threat, Clayton responded with cool indifference, “Go ahead, then. Just remember, you won’t be the only one to fall.” Clayton’s voice carried an unsettling certainty.

Jake, however, saw right through him. Born into privilege, Clayton was ill-prepared to part with his wealth, a thought that Jake found all too predictable.

Jake deemed debating with Clayton pointless. Obsession seemed to have taken hold of Clayton, warping his reason to the brink of insanity. What could one possibly…

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