My Husband Wants Me Dead (Esther and Bradley) novel Chapter 721

Xara placed a pile of test reports in Bradley's lap and said, "Bradley, this is Felix's file. I've conducted a psychological evaluation, and it indicates that his mutism is due to psychological factors. If you have doubts, consult a specialized child psychologist for another assessment."

Naturally, Bradley had doubts about Xara, given her previous involvement in helping Esther fake amnesia. He could easily be deceived again.

"Kevin, go get a child specialist."

Reluctantly, Kevin asked, "Bradley, even if you don't trust her, you should trust me. Do you think I would lie? I won't say more. Just go see Felix, and you'll understand."

Kevin led Bradley to where Felix sat quietly, absorbed in a book. Felix briefly looked up at them as they approached but soon returned to his book.

"Felix, who am I?" Bradley lifted Felix, but the latter only gazed back with his clear, wide eyes. His lips were tightly sealed, and he couldn't speak.

"Speak, who am I to you?"

Felix remained silent.

Kevin sternly observed Bradley's rough actions. "Bradley, you're being too harsh."

Determined, Bradley pinched Felix's jaw and forced his mouth open. He used the flashlight on his phone to check Felix's throat, which showed no signs of redness or inflammation. Why wouldn't Felix speak?

"Felix! Speak!"

Felix just stared at Bradley, refusing to talk or convey anything through his body language.