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."

three Salvador men

usually results from extreme mental stress and emotional turmoil." Bella explained softly, her

help my granddaughter?"

sighed. "This is pretty complicated. If it gets severe, she

away his tears. "God... Why is my granddaughter facing so many hardships?"

she was trying

relaxed and

and a small smile played

immediately understood the hidden intention

happy eyes…”, Nigel’s eyes lit up. youed and happy..." .He quickly asked “

Justin replied

wants to see him more than us

at a loss

father, he disparaged himself while taking a jab at

Ryan's heart

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