Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 1511:

Caitlin tensed at his words. She lowered her head, pressing her forehead against his chest. “So, I can’t escape being your lover in the shadows, can I?”

Clayton chuckled softly, tilting her chin up. “What are you thinking?” His fingers brushed against her nose with playful affection. “You’re not just some lover on the sidelines. I just need time to set things right. But if you don’t want to be my assistant, forget I said anything.”

She shook her head. “It’s not that I don’t want to. I just don’t know how to face everything.”

Not long ago, she had stood before Beth, declaring that she had no intention of coming between Beth and Clayton. And yet, here she was… She didn’t know what to do. She didn’t know what was right anymore.

Clayton gently ran his hand over her hair. “Don’t worry. I’ve got it all under control. These are just temporary hurdles. Think about it—once we’re together in the future, none of this will matter.”

Caitlin hesitated, her emotions a tangled mess, but at last, she squeezed his hand with a newfound resolve. “You’re right. Enduring now is for the future. As long as we can be together in the end, none of this will bother me. But, Clayton… If you have time, could you visit me more often? Being here alone frightens me. Only when I see you do I feel truly safe.”

Clayton’s lips curled into a triumphant smile as Caitlin was clearly smitten with him. A sly glimmer danced in his eyes—something Caitlin, lost in her own hopes, completely missed. To her, that smile meant he agreed.noveldrama

Clayton, sensing her vulnerability, pressed on with gentle persuasion. “You seem almost fully recovered. How about I take you on a little trip? We could slip away somewhere… just the two of us.”

Caitlin’s eyes lit up. “Really? You promise you’re not just saying that?” He nodded confidently. “I’ve already bought the tickets. I was just waiting for you to say yes.”

Caitlin was overjoyed, eager to be discharged immediately. “Clayton, I knew you were the best for me!”

Yet, even as joy filled her, a shadow of doubt lingered. “But… If Beth finds out, won’t that cause trouble for you?”

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Clayton calmly shook his head. “It’s fine. She knows how I feel about her. If she makes a fuss, I’ll handle it. She wouldn’t dare push me too far.”

Though Caitlin nodded, unease gnawed at her. “I do feel uneasy toward her. I mean, marrying you must be her biggest dream.”

The conflict tore at her—resentment and unease warring inside her chest. Clayton, however, seemed utterly unmoved. “You give her too much credit. To her, I’m just a good match on paper. Think about it—what’s the point of a marriage without love?”

Caitlin mulled over his words, and slowly, they sank in. There was no turning back now. At most, she could only offer Beth a hollow concession in the future.

Noticing the lines of worry on her face, Clayton leaned in closer and reached for her hand. “If you really feel bad, then maybe we should keep things quiet for now. It’s not about hiding. It’s just… Beth is a proud woman. She cares more about her reputation than about me. If she finds out, it won’t be heartbreak—it’ll be her pride that’s wounded. And that’s when things might get messy.”

Trapped but seeing no other choice, she nodded with a heavy sigh, letting resignation settle over her. “Alright.”

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