Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 237:

The assistant nodded. “Understood.”

Just as the assistant was about to carry out Ewing’s instructions, a sudden thought made him pause. “Miss Nixon has invited Jake from the Reeves family. Should I arrange for you to meet him in person? I’m not sure if Miss Nixon will receive him properly.”

“Did Bria actually invite Jake?” A sinking feeling washed over Ewing. He asked instinctively, “Did she invite Sarah as well?”

“No, she didn’t.” The assistant shook his head.

Suddenly, it dawned on Ewing what Bria was planning. Inviting Jake was one thing, but the omission of his female companion was another matter entirely. He should have seen it coming. Whenever Jake visited the Nixon family, Bria was always the most enthusiastic and engaged.

Previously, Ewing had warned Bria about Jake’s apparent likeness toward Sarah, making Bria’s chances with Jake slim. Ewing’s sources had also confirmed that Jake was cold toward Bria.

he hadn’t anticipated that not only would she not give

if anything happens,” Ewing instructed, feeling a wave

and confirmed that all her guests

team she could find on short notice. She also arranged for her favorite haute couture dress to be delivered promptly.

her dress lifted gracefully, Bria reveled in the

been conventionally beautiful, her poise and elegance reflected the refined upbringing and privileged education she had experienced since childhood. Even though

appeared, a crowd gathered around her, offering warm greetings and attention. Bria received their flattery with a gracious smile, soaking

servant approached Bria. “Miss, Mr. Reeves

her pace toward Jake. Bria was about to call out

the woman beside Jake was none other than Sarah, the one she had deliberately opted against

face abruptly froze. She shot a cold glance at the servant beside her. The servant felt uneasy and quickly explained, “We only gave Mr. Reeves one invitation. I have no

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