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

tapped a sequence of buttons on his watch,

bruised arm.

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

threatened to keep Elma locked away at home

return. Being

flurry of noise erupted outside

out of sight. She strained her ears and could hear

the door but fear held her back. She knew better than to leave the room if it was her dad. Her mom would

up in a corner

room, Calvin

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