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.

Sophie pushed the box, they heard a

children

open it?” Calvin asked. “I’m curious what

not,” she said. “That woman is bad news. Who

the box away from Elma

about it, then we definitely need to open it,” Calvin suggested. “If she did something to it, I’ll make sure she goes to jail and can’t say those

live now on

maybe we should let the bodyguard open it,”

He opened the box before anyone could stop

close, shielding her with her own body. But nothing happened. No explosions, no hidden

Sparkling jade ornaments, shimmering gemstones, and intricate jewelry sets winked at them from the velvet lining. Each piece seemed to be part

they weren’t clueless. They’d seen enough jewelry in their lives to know that these pieces were the real deal, worth a

would she