In the hospital ward, Carrie lay on the bed with a stable heartbeat and had her oxygen mask removed.

However, her breathing remained labored. Her small face was pale, and her long eyelashes fluttered delicately like butterflies poised to take flight.

"Don't be afraid, my child... You're safe now. Grandpa is here. Your father, brother, and sister-in-law are all here. No one can hurt you anymore," Nigel said, holding his granddaughter's hand, his eyes brimming with tears.

Justin's breath hitched as he held Bella, her slender body tense in his arms.

She was clearly heartbroken. However, she tried to suppress her emotions to keep her composure in front of her elders and Carrie.

A single tear glistened in Carrie's sunken eye sockets, slowly sliding down her pale cheek.

Her dry lips moved as she tried to speak, but no sound came out.

"Dr. Larson, why can't my daughter speak?!" Gregory looked at Arnold anxiously.

Arnold pondered, frowning, "She seems to have functional aphasia."

All three Salvador

patients develop this condition after a traumatic event. It usually results from extreme mental stress and emotional turmoil." Bella

help my granddaughter?" Nigel asked, filled

pretty complicated. If it gets severe, she might need

Why is my granddaughter facing so many hardships?" Carrie opened her

see she was trying to comfort

maintain a positive mindset and stay relaxed and happy, her condition might improve significantly," Arnoldsaid,

small smile played on her

hidden intention behind Arnold's

up. youed and happy..." .He quickly asked “ I

Grandpa," Justin

Bring Ryan in! I'm sure my granddaughter wants to see him more than us old

was at a loss

his father, he disparaged

hospital ward door opened, and Ryan's heart pounded as he walked in

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