Chapter 1324

Maisy was a shell of her former self—broken, like a discarded doll. This terror surpassed even her captivity in Askes. At least then, she had maneuvered and schemed for a better outcome. Now, she was utterly powerless.

There had been nights when she dreamt of Skylar paralyzed, unable to move. In those vivid dreams, she and Christopher cruelly taunted Skylar, flaunting their intimacy, watching her wither like a neglected flower. Each dream filled Maisy with satisfaction.

But reality was her worst nightmare. She refused to be reduced to a useless person. Maisy was supposed to be enchanting, irresistible—not a figure of despair.

“Ah!” Her scream erupted, raw and frantic, but only a garbled sound emerged. She tried to cry for help, but the words twisted into pitiful whimpers. Her eyes widened in horror. She couldn’t speak.

Hearing the commotion, Helen Trivett, the medical professional, rushed in. Seeing Maisy’s terror and agitation, she approached quickly. “You’re in the hospital. You’re safe now.”

Outside, police officers stood guard. Despite her striking beauty, Helen knew Maisy had suffered unimaginable cruelty. They had found her too late—her hands, feet, and voice taken from her.

Maisy desperately tried to ask why she couldn’t speak, but only a slurred, garbled mess resulted.

Helen observed her distress and responded gravely, “Your vocal cords are severely damaged. Unfortunately, you missed the critical window for treatment. The likelihood of fully recovering your voice is slim, though there’s still a faint chance. Focus on healing for now.”

Hearing Helen’s words, Maisy felt even greater fear. She struggled, but it changed nothing. She couldn’t move, let alone get out of bed. This mirrored the dreams where Skylar lay helpless while Maisy and Christopher tormented her, unable to call for help. Skylar could talk, but no one in the vast mansion heeded her words.

An overwhelming fear replaced the exhilaration of those dreams. “No! This can’t be! I refuse to become this useless shell!” she exclaimed inwardly.

Seeing Maisy’s heightened agitation, Helen tried to reassure her. “Staying alive is more important than anything else. You need to calm down.”

After conducting simple tests, Helen confirmed that while Maisy’s emotional state was concerning, her physical condition was stable. There was no immediate danger to her life, so Helen stepped outside. She updated the police, advising them to wait until Maisy was more stable before questioning her. Following Helen’s suggestion, the police waited two hours until her emotional state had settled before entering.

Knowing Maisy couldn’t speak, the police used alternative methods to conduct their inquiry. The next day, they contacted Janine.

Upon learning of Maisy’s illegal activities, Janine was visibly affected. Eventually, she agreed to visit Maisy at the hospital.

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