Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 518:

Kallie’s eyes were tightly shut. Unaware of her conversation with Jake, she instinctively clutched at the fabric over her lower abdomen. “This is my baby, and I have to save it.”

Jake’s eyes brimmed with tears. At that moment, the doctor entered. Jake quickly masked his emotions, though his voice betrayed his deep concern and worry. “She’s pregnant. We need to do everything to save her. If we can’t save the baby, so be it. I’ll handle the consequences.”

The doctor nodded in understanding. Luckily, Kallie hadn’t ingested much of the poisonous substance and had received a timely gastric lavage. Both she and the baby were safe.

The doctor maintained his serious tone. “The baby is currently stable, but it has been exposed to the toxin. Despite its young age, this exposure could have consequences. It’s crucial that the expectant mother is made aware of the situation beforehand, so she’s prepared for any potential issues.”

Jake responded with a resigned smile, “Perhaps you should be the one to tell her when she regains consciousness. I’m not in a position to break such news.”

“I assumed you were

shaking his head. “No, I’m not. And please, don’t mention me

had departed, the

he’s quite handsome. It’s

he was drenched in sweat. His distress was palpable,

them, Kallie overheard their conversation through a haze of grogginess. She yearned to inquire about the

Kallie drifted in and out of consciousness. When she next awoke, night

coherent thought led her to ask, “Where is Sophie?” Her anxiety was so intense that she attempted to throw off her covers and leave the bed in search of Sophie. Edgar rushed to reassure her.

a sigh of relief. Her hand instinctively went to her belly as her heart fluttered with unease, worrying whether or not

her distress, Edgar cleared his throat. “Mr. Reeves believes it’s entirely your choice as a mother to decide whether to keep the baby. He’s genuinely delighted, yet he can’t forget Mr. Nixon’s warning about your perilous delivery of Sophie. He doesn’t want you to