Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 245:

Sarah, rubbing her arm dramatically, whined, “See? She started it! I wouldn’t have fought back if she hadn’t slapped me first. You gotta be fair!”

Bria shot Sarah a withering look, her eyes narrowed like a viper. Sarah clearly thought she was already part of the Nixon family, practically batting her eyelashes at Ewing. The nerve!

Ewing growled at Bria, “Regardless, you shouldn’t have hit her! You’re grounded. Stay within your room to reflect on your behaviors until I say so.”

Tears welled up in Bria’s eyes, her voice cracking. “That’s not fair! She made fun of me first. What right does she think she has to mock me? Ewing, I’m your cousin. Are you just gonna let this woman walk all over me?”

Ewing rubbed his temples, a headache blossoming behind his eyes. He knew Bria. If he didn’t make Sarah suffer due to her taunts, Bria would continue to make a scene. Sure, losing face was one thing, but if Tyrone’s memory took another hit, things would get messy. Fast.

was that Ewing still wasn’t sure if Sarah was his long-lost cousin. He was caught between

in front of

face and cooed, “Jake, I knew you wouldn’t let this

a tantrum at Sarah, why not find whoever messed with your gift and make them explain themselves to you

cornered cat, snapped, “I made it myself, okay? I messed up. That’s all.” Even she could tell this was such

it, everyone knows you meant well. Now that your whole surprise is ruined, are you not going to do

this present.

show her face in public, not yet. If anyone recognized Kallie, she

even with Kallie for this mess, but later. A silent snarl

person he had been searching for could have made

Jake was on Bria, his hand clamping down on her wrist. Bria’s breath hitched at