Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 256:

Ewing, however, clenched his jaw and responded with determined clarity, “If my memory serves me right, she’s been expressing her burning desire to return to Ferelden for some time. I’m merely fulfilling her wish. Shouldn’t she be pleased? Plus, the top medical team that has previously treated her is based there. I’m doing this for her benefit.”

As Ewing laid out his reasoning, Bria’s performance escalated. She cried out, simulating immense pain and seeming on the verge of collapse, in a bid to garner sympathy and perhaps sway Ewing’s decision. Noemi, despite her own pain, had no choice but to continue supporting Bria in her theatrical display.

Ewing’s gaze swept coldly over Bria and Noemi before he let out a weary sigh. His voice softened slightly as he commanded, “Go back to your room now. I’ll inform you of my decision once I’ve made up my mind.”

As Ewing turned to walk away, Bria immediately dropped her act. She shot a look of displeasure at Noemi, her frustration evident. “You’re the reason why Ewing is not falling for it.”

Noemi, feeling both helpless and responsible, replied with an apologetic tone, “Apologies, Miss Nixon. I take full responsibility for my failures.”

𝔐𝔬𝔯𝔢 𝔲𝔭𝔡𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔰 𝔦𝔫 𝔤𝔞𝔩𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩𝔰.𝔠𝔬𝔪

her voice cold, “Keep kneeling here until

Kallie, her long-missed cousin who

bodyguards reported it to Ewing as soon as Bria came to visit Kallie. After a moment of contemplation, Ewing consented but with strict instructions. “Increase the security around Kallie. Keep her safe at

“Yes, sir.”

accompanied by a nurse specially assigned by Ewing, she suddenly heard a sweet

as she approached

Just the sound of Bria’s voice was enough to give her goosebumps. She turned to face Bria with a look

expression, Bria breezed over and took Kallie’s arm as if they were the best of friends. “Welcome home, Kallie! I’m so glad you’re

to her as though Bria had

as you pretend. Relax if you are concerned I’ll hold you accountable for your doings. Since