Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 897

Chapter 897:

Kallie nodded, feeling much calmer now. Sophie’s birthday party had been a bit of a disaster, and Kallie felt terrible about it. But Sophie refused to have another party.

Elma woke up soon after arriving at the hospital. The doctor said she would be okay but needed to stay for a while for further observation. They would need to talk to a specialist to see if Lacey was right about what caused Elma’s collapse.

Calvin and Sophie stayed with Elma at the hospital. They were in a VIP room, as big as a suite in a fancy hotel, giving them plenty of space and privacy. To help Elma feel better, Sophie brought many of her birthday presents to the hospital. The two kids excitedly tore into the wrapping paper.

Soon, they came to the big black box that Lacey had given Sophie. Elma scowled.

“It’s from the awful woman who said I wasn’t my mom’s real daughter!” she exclaimed. “How dare she!”

“We should just throw her gift away,” Sophie said, shoving the box away.

as Sophie pushed the box,

three children exchanged curious

open it?” Calvin asked. “I’m curious

is bad news.

carefully moved the box

I’ll make sure she goes to jail and can’t say those

live now on

we should let the bodyguard open it,”

He opened the box before anyone

ever the protective older sister, instinctively pulled Elma close, shielding her with her own body. But nothing happened.

a few glittering fragments tumbled out. Inside, nestled amongst the fragments, lay a treasure trove of valuables. Sparkling jade ornaments, shimmering gemstones, and intricate jewelry sets winked at them from the velvet lining. Each piece seemed to be part of a carefully

They’d seen enough jewelry in their lives to know that these pieces were the real deal, worth a

dropped. “Holy crap! Why would she give Sophie all