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.”

doctor looked puzzled. “I assumed

interrupted, shaking his head. “No, I’m not. And please,

Jake had departed, the nurses

he’s quite handsome. It’s

notice how anxious he was? When he arrived at the hospital, he was drenched in sweat.

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

of consciousness. When she next awoke, night still enveloped the room. Doctors and nurses bustled about, and Edgar was

bed in search of Sophie. Edgar rushed to reassure her. “There’s no need to worry, Miss Nixon. Your daughter is just fine, actually better than fine. She’s awake now, full of energy, and the doctor even suggested she have

instinctively went to her belly as her heart fluttered with unease, worrying whether or not the baby was still there. Jake must have been aware of

to keep the baby. He’s genuinely delighted, yet he can’t