Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 700:

Cara’s wild screams echoed down the hall as she was dragged away.

Jake readied himself to leave with Calvin and Elma. Considering the urgency of the situation, the two children needed to be rushed to the hospital fast.

But Clayton halted Jake. “I’ll take the kids to the hospital. You stay and watch over Cara. If she escapes, there’s no telling what chaos she’ll unleash. Moreover…”

Clayton’s gaze shifted to Calvin, and with a meaningful look, he added, “Calvin’s Kallie’s son. It wouldn’t be right for you to take him away.”

Jake felt trapped by Clayton’s reasoning, unable to find the words to protest. Yet, he was concerned about Calvin and Elma. After a moment of hesitation, he finally entrusted the children to Clayton.

With a heavy heart, Jake said quietly, “Make sure they’re safe. They’re just kids. They shouldn’t be caught up in all of this.”

“I understand,” Clayton replied earnestly. “One is my niece and the other is Kallie’s child. I’ll protect them, no matter what. You have my word.”

in his eyes, but he had no choice but

your

was being held back

Clayton rolled down the window, urgency lacing his

the backseat, and her heart nearly stopped.

the hospital, where the children’s injuries were quickly assessed. Most of the damage was superficial, but Elma’s condition was worse. She had been beaten so badly that she was bleeding. When the doctor said Elma needed an O-type blood transfusion, Kallie didn’t hesitate to volunteer. “My

Clayton

stared at him. “Why not? We can’t worry about

is. If she learns

Kallie. She pointed at Elma, battered and bruised. “Elma’s Cara’s mother. How can Cara be so heartless? Even though Elma is adopted, this is beyond cruelty. Clayton, I usually avoid family issues, but the way your family treats Elma is

lips together, his expression conflicted, but his resolve remained firm. “You can’t give her

insistence, Kallie had no choice but to back down. She frowned and asked, “Then how