Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 752:

Sophie knew she had to step in and try to soothe Elma’s hurt feelings. “Elma, don’t let him get to you. Calvin’s usually a good kid. He’s just worried sick about our mom right now.”

Elma wrenched her hand from Sophie’s grasp and bolted from the room, tears streaming down her face.

Kallie felt a wave of discomfort wash over her. She turned her back on Calvin, not wanting to see him right now.

Tears welled up in Calvin’s eyes, a rare sight for the usually stoic boy. Frustration and guilt mingled within him. “Mom…” he choked out, moving to her bedside, his head hung low. “I can’t stand seeing you like this, in so much pain. I hate seeing you sad. Please don’t be angry with me. I promise I won’t say those things again.”

Kallie sighed, her voice heavy with worry. “If something happens to me, it’ll just be the three of you left. How can I be at peace knowing you treat each other this way?”

Sophie’s brow furrowed with worry. “Mom, don’t talk like that,” she said, her voice filled with concern. “I’ll take you to the hospital right now.”

of exhaustion washing over her. Her body felt heavy, her mind sluggish. She was too tired to even lift a finger, let alone deal

waste any time. She found a quiet spot, ensuring no one was around, and

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pop up on his phone. “Elma? What’s going on? Did something

forget why she called and lowered her voice. “My mom’s feeling unwell. She won’t go to

racing. “Kallie is sick? And she refused to go to the hospital? Why would she

things, a thought struck him. “Elma, does that mean you’re finally

dropped to a whisper, a little embarrassed. “Yeah, she’s my mom. But let’s not talk about

compresses to bring down Kallie’s

hospital, Kallie’s condition was worse than they’d thought. She had a viral infection that had spread

weren’t feeling well. Putting it off just makes it worse. And you aren’t much of

him to it. “He’s not my boyfriend. He’s my friend.” Clayton’s smile vanished, and his expression