Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1496:

Seeing Kallie’s distress, even mumbling about it in her sleep, Jake comforted her, saying, “Don’t worry, we’ll find her. Once I step in, there’s no one I can’t find.”

Comforted by his words, Kallie finally settled into a deep sleep.

Jake was direct and assertive in his methods. He demanded a detailed check on everyone who had been at the gathering. Suspecting that someone might have slipped in unnoticed, he also inspected the cars outside the manor.noveldrama

He noticed strange activity involving a few cars. Upon investigating, he learned they belonged to the Fletcher family.

Meanwhile, Beth was stuck in the hall all night, unable to leave. Her anger was evident, but she couldn’t show it openly, leaving her visibly upset. This was a first for her.

When Jake’s people found her, Beth thought she was finally allowed to leave and felt a secret relief, though she maintained a facade of indifference. “Please tell Mr. and Mrs. Reeves that I will ignore this incident for now, but it shouldn’t happen again.”

The messenger gave Beth a look. “Miss Fletcher, we’re not here to let you go. Mr. Reeves wants to see you. You should hurry.”

Beth’s anger flared immediately. “Why am I not allowed to leave? Who knows where Caitlin has disappeared to? I’ve already made it clear her missing has nothing to do with me. I didn’t hide her. Why don’t you believe me? If you keep this up, I might have to call the authorities because this seems like an unlawful detainment.”

The messenger was not swayed by Beth’s threats and gave her a chilling smile. “Mr. Reeves predicted you would say that. Here is his question for you. If you truly have nothing to do with Miss Cooper’s disappearance, then why were you so insistent on bringing her here? Calling the police will not help you much. You’ll still be a suspect and subjected to questioning. I think you understand what the smarter choice is.”

Beth was seething with anger, but ultimately, she had to relent. She could only blame herself for her current predicament.

With gritted teeth, Beth followed Jake’s assistant to see him.

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To her surprise, Jake didn’t interrogate or bother her. Instead, he presented her with several photographs.

The pictures showed various cars owned by the Fletcher family. With a slight scowl, Beth eyed Jake warily. “Mr. Reeves, why are you tracking the Fletcher family’s cars? What’s your intention?”

Jake responded with a hint of impatience, “Take a closer look. It wasn’t me tracking your cars. It was your family’s cars that were parked outside my manor yesterday. Shouldn’t I be the one questioning your intentions?”

Beth’s face changed quickly as she responded, “While those cars belong to the Fletcher family, they didn’t come here with me. I’m clueless about this matter. However, I assure you, I will look into it as soon as I get back.”

Jake, however, wasn’t ready to let Beth go just yet. With a wave of his hand, he had his bodyguards block her path.

Beth was so enraged that she was momentarily speechless. She only laughed coldly and said, “I must say, you and Kallie are well-matched. Your methods are equally excessive.”

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