Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 704:

Calvin’s worried expression softened, and he offered Kallie a small, reassuring smile. He was such a sweet kid. “Okay,” he replied obediently.

Kallie suddenly realized how lucky she was. At least, she had remarkable children like Calvin and Sophie. They were her everything, a gift from fate, her anchor in this crazy world. Even though the private hospital room had a comfy bed for family who stuck around, Kallie barely got any sleep.

Elma’s fever kept spiking, and she woke up crying several times. Time and again, Elma would wake up to find Kallie by her bedside. Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, she’d burst into tears, her small body wracked with sobs. No one, not even Elma herself, could quite understand these overwhelming waves of emotion.

Kallie would patiently comfort Elma, gently restraining her from thrashing about too much and reopening her injuries.

After her emotional outburst, Elma would be left exhausted, her little body spent. She’d lie quietly, her gaze fixed on Kallie with a silent plea for comfort.

Sensing Elma’s need for closeness, Kallie lay down next to her. “What’s the matter, sweetheart?” she asked softly.

snuggled close to Kallie, burying her face in Kallie’s chest, taking in Kallie’s comforting scent. “Nothing,” she

your

a whisper, “You should leave tomorrow. Don’t worry about me. I’m not your kid. You’re just… You’re just

Elma was just a child, yet she already understood the sting of those words

Kallie knew she was clearly a bright girl, far too perceptive for her own good. It was as if she understood the world with a painful clarity that most children

ached for Elma. She gently stroked Elma’s back, trying to offer some solace. “Don’t

Is there anything you want to eat? Any games you’d like to

daggers to Kallie’s heart. “I don’t need

her

gripped Elma, and she instinctively raised her hands to shield her face.

let out a weary