Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

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Clayton responded with a subtle nod. “Let’s head back to the Fletcher estate.”

Beth’s spirits lifted, her fleeting anxieties and doubts disappearing. In truth, her decision to seek out Clayton was partly driven by the task of locating Caitlin.

Beth had a hunch. She assumed that Caitlin might not have coped well with the events of the previous night and might have quietly left to find Clayton. After all, the pictures Jake showed her were undeniable. She had indeed seen the Fletcher family’s cars. In the Fletcher family, apart from her parents and herself, Clayton was the only one allowed to drive the family car. But now, it seemed like this could just be a coincidence. Even if Clayton wanted to hide Caitlin away, he likely wouldn’t choose his own residence for such a thing.

Beth was well aware of one thing: Clayton didn’t like her. The only person who ever truly touched his heart was Kallie. Beyond that, he wouldn’t allow any other woman access to his private space. Caitlin was nobody important. It was unlikely she would ever get such a chance.

Unbeknownst to Beth, Clayton had different plans. As he gazed at the landscape receding through the car window, a sinister glint sparkled in his eyes. Going to the Fletcher estate was just right. It was necessary for Caitlin to experience a sense of crisis. That would ensure her compliance.

In the following days, Caitlin didn’t see Clayton at all. Not only that, but she also failed to reach him.

Clayton’s guards were stationed firmly at the door. Every attempt Caitlin made to leave was thwarted by Clayton’s assistant, who would appear immediately with a smile. “Miss Cooper, Mr. Morgan wishes you would be more cooperative. By trying to leave, you’re only complicating things for him.”

Caitlin laughed scornfully, feeling betrayed and disillusioned. She had thought Clayton was someone she could rely on, but he had proven to be just like everyone else.

Struggling to contain her tears, Caitlin challenged him. “Then ask him for me, what am I to him, just a fling? If so, he’d do better to let me go sooner rather than keep me here pointlessly.”

The assistant sighed wearily. “Miss Cooper, please try to see that Mr. Morgan is facing his own challenges.”

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Seeing the assistant’s earnest demeanor, Caitlin felt even worse. She hated herself for still harboring feelings for Clayton. Hearing the assistant say Clayton had his difficulties, she felt a twinge of sympathy for him. Yet, she was aware that these statements might just be manipulative.

Caitlin took a deep breath. “Then tell me, what challenges is he facing?”

The assistant bowed his head, his expression fraught with panic. “Miss Cooper, please stop asking me that. Mr. Morgan has forbidden me from discussing it with you. You’re putting me in a tough spot.”

With the assistant unwilling to speak, Caitlin retreated to her room. Gazing out the window, she felt trapped, like a bird in a gilded cage.noveldrama

In truth, if things continued like this, it might not be the worst outcome. After enduring so much, she had already lost hope in the world. However, being alone was not what she desired. She longed for companionship, for someone to stay by her side.

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