Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 447:

You’ve done everything you could. Remember, no one would dare harm our grandfather. He’ll be alright. Let’s keep this within us. No need to alarm the Nixon family or my father just yet. I’ll handle the arrangements. Trust that all will be well.”

Kallie understood Ewing intended to reassure her. She recognized the gravity of the situation. The Nixon family remained oblivious to Tyrone’s disappearance, maintaining their facade of normalcy. She could imagine the immense pressure Ewing must be under.

While Kallie was deep in thought, Sophie was blissfully unaware of the grown-ups’ concerns, joyfully engaging with other children by the sea, where they built sandcastles with great enthusiasm.

“Mommy! Mommy!” Sophie rushed over, clutching Kallie’s hand with excitement sparkling in her eyes. “Look at my castle! Isn’t it beautiful? All the other kids think it’s awesome!”

Kallie glanced up, genuinely surprised. Sophie had constructed a sandcastle remarkably similar to their villa in Burma. While not an exact replica, the resemblance was striking.

“You’re remarkable,” Kallie praised Sophie, masking her astonishment as she stroked Sophie’s hair. “Do you remember what our house looks like?”

Sophie replied brightly. “When I was building, the image of

swell of pride. She hadn’t expected Sophie to inherit

making

and shook her head. “What do you like then?” Kallie

Sophie shook her head.

you figure out what you like, just let me know. It’s fine even if you don’t,” Kallie reassured Sophie, wanting her

see the sandcastle Sophie had lovingly crafted crash into pieces. A chubby boy stood by the ruined castle, his chin lifted defiantly. “Don’t make ugly things

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Sophie’s hand, approached the boy calmly. “Did you destroy the sandcastle? Why

Kallie, “I didn’t like it, so I stomped on

she grabbed

struggled in vain. “Let go! Let me