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.

watch he

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

bruised arm. The dark bruises stood out starkly

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

threatened to keep Elma locked away at home forever, never allowing her

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

noise erupted

felt a chill run down her spine and instinctively ducked out of

held her back. She

and defeated, Elma curled up in a corner

the living room, Calvin kept a cautious eye

try some,” she said. “Most kids love sweet