Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 696:

Cara responded with a tinkling laugh and reached out to playfully pinch his cheek. Her sharp nails pricked his sensitive skin.

Seemingly oblivious to his discomfort, Cara exerted more pressure. “Imprison you?” she scoffed. “Don’t be silly. I simply want you to come inside with me. Besides, this is your father’s house. There’s nothing wrong with being in your father’s house.”

“Take him,” Cara commanded the guard.

With that, Cara walked inside, her high heels clicking on the floor. The guard immediately restrained Calvin.

Despite his intelligence, Calvin was still just a child. He was no match for the adults who overpowered him and easily dragged him inside.

Fear swelled within Calvin as he was pulled toward the villa. It felt as though he were a prisoner being shoved into his cell.

Though the bright sunshine shone outside, entering the villa felt strangely cold and dim.

at the phone watch he had cleverly tinkered with

buttons on his watch, hoping that Kallie

cradling her sore, bruised arm. The dark bruises stood out starkly against

be brave enough to

Cara had threatened to keep Elma locked away at home forever,

to return. Being stuck at home without her father felt far worse than any lonely day at

flurry of noise

spine and instinctively ducked out of sight. She strained her ears and could hear another voice mingling with Cara’s,

flicker of hope ignited within Elma. Could that be her father’s voice? She longed to open the door but fear held her back. She knew better than to leave the room

in a corner of

the living room, Calvin kept a

smile, Cara offered Calvin a dessert. “Here, try some,” she said. “Most kids love sweet treats. Elma isn’t allowed to have these, even if