Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife's Escape - Chapter 1216

Chapter 1216:

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Since that day, Jake had looked into the incident where Clayton had heroically shielded Kallie from a knife attack. It was true, but there were many questionable aspects to the situation.

Jake had his suspicions about Clayton right away, but too much time had passed, making any investigation now difficult.

Jake knew there was no need to hurry, as his priority was to sort things out with Kallie.

True to form, Clayton, looking both wronged and helpless, responded, “Mr. Reeves, you’re free to believe what you like. I’ve said my piece. Besides, what matters is Kallie’s trust in me.” He then gave Kallie a tender look.

As Jake had expected, Kallie changed the subject.

“You came to see me. Is there something you need?”

Clayton nodded.

“Tomorrow is my birthday party. I’d love for you to come. It’s okay if you’re busy and can’t make it, though.” After his invitation, Clayton coughed again.

Kallie frowned but didn’t decline the invitation. After all, it was rare for Clayton to throw birthday parties. She still felt indebted to him, making it hard to say no. She figured it was just a party and planned to leave after a brief appearance.

When Kallie agreed to come, Clayton’s smile widened even more. He then turned to Jake.

“Mr. Reeves, you’re also welcome to attend, if you’d like.”

Jake smiled but said nothing, clearly not interested.

However, Clayton was sure Jake would show up. Jake wouldn’t grant him any chance to spend time with Kallie alone.

Indeed, Jake thought the same.

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After discussing the time and place, Kallie quoted other commitments as an excuse to leave.

Jake quickly offered, “I’ll give you a lift home.”

Kallie almost burst out into scornful laughter.

“Mr. Reeves, I don’t think our current relationship really allows for that.”

Not wanting to be outdone, Clayton hurried to catch up, looking eager to be of assistance.

“Kallie, let me take you home.”

Jake shot Clayton a look.

“I thought you were here to grieve Brysen? You just got here and already you’re leaving. It seems your visit wasn’t for the reasons you stated. Maybe your mourning wasn’t genuine after all.”

Clayton’s smile briefly faltered.

Kallie inhaled deeply. She wasn’t eager to be with Jake, but the idea of being with Clayton was even less appealing. Since discovering that Clayton’s gentle demeanor was merely a facade, and that he had been manipulative behind her back, even his previous act of saving her life couldn’t alleviate the suffocating feeling she experienced whenever she was near him. Spending time with him only left her feeling unusually annoyed.

Kallie turned to Clayton.

“Mr. Morgan, you’re not in the best condition. You don’t have to put yourself through the stress of driving me home. It would be best if you went home early to rest after paying your respects.”

Clayton reluctantly agreed, watching as Kallie and Jake walked away. His slender fingers slowly clenched.

After descending the hill, Kallie chose not to get into Jake’s car, even though he had opened the door for her. Instead, she made her way to her own car.

Jake slightly raised an eyebrow and started to follow her, planning to join her in her car.

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