Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1442:

Caitlin, on the other hand, felt the weight of his gaze like a lead anchor. She lowered her head instinctively, attempting to shrink from the moment.

Beth, unfazed, wasted no time in rushing to Clayton’s side. With effortless ease, she slipped her arm through his, her voice turning honeyed and coaxing. “Clayton, I thought you didn’t want to see me anymore.” She pouted slightly, looking up at him with wide, pleading eyes. “Don’t be mad, okay? I know I messed up last time—that was my fault. But tonight… I really want to make it up to you.”

Beth’s gaze shimmered with what she hoped was sincerity, her affection practically palpable.

But Clayton remained unmoved. Without a word, he lifted his cup and took an unhurried sip of coffee, his attention drifting to Caitlin.

Clayton’s deep voice cut through the air, reaching Caitlin’s ears. “Why are you here?” he asked, his tone calm but sharp.

Before Caitlin could even process his words, she felt Beth’s stare burn into her, piercing and full of warning.

Caitlin took a steadying breath, having prepared for this question. She stuck to the script she had rehearsed in her head. “My last job didn’t work out, so I had to find something new. Luckily, Miss Fletcher offered me a job.”

Caitlin’s voice held steady, but she couldn’t bring herself to meet Clayton’s gaze. She knew that if she looked at him, she’d see disappointment written all over his face. The last time they had talked over drinks, he had complimented her as strong-willed, someone who would never bow to anyone. And yet, here she was—not just compromising, but willingly putting herself under Beth’s control as her servant.

As she feared, Clayton’s eyes narrowed slightly, his disbelief clear as day. “Is that so?” he asked, his voice laced with suspicion.

“Of course it is!” Beth cut in before Caitlin could respond, still holding tightly onto Clayton’s arm. “She and I had issues before, but I wanted to make things right. Therefore, I apologized to her. After that, she asked if I knew of any job openings. She needed work, so I helped her out.”

Clayton let out a low chuckle, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “You? Acting out of kindness?”

His sharp words hit their mark. Beth’s smile twitched just for a second before she forced it back into place. “I know I have a temper, but I’m not the scheming type,” she said, her voice smooth and practiced. “Everyone knows Caitlin works for me. If I had any bad intentions, it would be obvious to everyone.”

Her argument was airtight, and even Clayton couldn’t find a hole in it.

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Clayton set his cup down and gestured for Caitlin to come over.

Caitlin froze, hesitating, her feet glued to the floor.

Clayton, however, persisted.

Beth’s jaw clenched, frustration flashing in her eyes as she shot Caitlin a sharp look. “Well, since Clayton wants to talk to you, go ahead. I’m not that petty.”noveldrama

Beth’s words sounded forgiving, but her voice carried an edge, a bitterness she didn’t bother to hide fully.

Since Beth had said so, Caitlin had no choice but to go.

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