Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 468:

Reflecting on the hardship she and her grandmother had endured, Ruth’s heart swelled with sadness, guilt, and a growing bitterness. Why did they never stop tormenting her?

Kallie, sensing the depth of Ruth’s despair, stepped forward and handed her a bank card after entering the house.

“Use this to get your grandmother the medical attention she needs. Once the diagnosis is clear, I’ll arrange for the best specialists. Don’t worry. I’ll do everything I can to help her, as long as it’s not beyond hope.”

Ruth stared at the bank card in disbelief, Kallie’s sudden gesture of generosity leaving her momentarily stunned. She looked up at Kallie, confusion clouding her eyes before pushing the card back toward Kallie. “I can’t take this, not now,” Ruth said, her voice filled with suspicion. “I don’t want to get trapped. I’ve had enough trouble in my life without adding more. You don’t need to waste your time on someone like me.”

Kallie’s heart ached as she took in Ruth’s frail figure, but she didn’t press the issue. Instead, she followed Ruth further into the house.

Just then, a figure darted out from the shadows, wielding a broom.

her a few times, catching her completely

it was Ruth’s grandmother, Tilda Patterson, who had

frail Tilda stood before Kallie, brandishing the broom with trembling hands, trying

make you regret it!” Ruth’s stomach dropped as Kallie’s expression

any harm,” she blurted out, her words spilling over

many people have come to make things difficult for me. Some even demanded

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desperation clear. “I don’t need your money. Just don’t hurt us.

fear in Ruth’s eyes. She offered a reassuring smile, trying to calm the situation. “I’m sorry if I seemed harsh. I wasn’t angry; I was just taken aback by the conditions here. But I meant what I said. I’m here to

to Ruth’s grandmother, her concern deepening. “Your grandmother needs medical

but the words wouldn’t come. She turned