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.

the phone watch he had cleverly

Calvin swiftly tapped a sequence of buttons on his watch, hoping that Kallie would realize

sore, bruised arm.

over Elma. She had never imagined Calvin would be brave enough to seek her out like this. Just yesterday, Jake and Cara had

to keep Elma locked away at home forever, never

being alone at school, right now, she longed to return. Being stuck at home without her father felt far worse than any

noise erupted outside

click-clack of high heels echoed down the hallway. Elma felt a chill run down her spine and instinctively ducked out of sight. She strained her ears and could hear another voice mingling with Cara’s,

her back. She knew better than to leave the

defeated, Elma curled up in a corner of her room, letting

the living room, Calvin kept a cautious eye

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