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 to trust

your

gate, Kallie was being held back by

rolled down the window,

stood, Kallie caught a glimpse of the children in the backseat, and her heart nearly stopped. She clenched her fists, struggling to

Clayton to take the children to 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

surprise, Clayton immediately objected.

not? We can’t worry about anything else right

is. If she learns about this, Elma will face even worse when she

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

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

to back down. She