Unspoken Hearts: My Neglected Mute Wife’s Escape

Chapter 290:

Clutching the hand of the man next to her, Sarah raised her voice a notch. “Allow me to introduce someone. This is my new boyfriend, Paul Morales, a noble from Ferelden. I believe the Nixon family has connections there too, right, Mr. Nixon? I think you might like to meet him.”

With these words, Sarah shot Kallie a look of sheer triumph.

Kallie stifled a laugh and stepped back to enjoy the show.

Tyrone looked at Sarah, his confusion deepening.

Oblivious to his reaction, Sarah pressed on with her boasting. “Forging ties with Ferelden’s nobility could certainly advance the Nixon family’s interests. Mr. Nixon, there’s no need for embarrassment. Despite my grievances with Kallie over past interferences, I hold her in high regard and wanted to present this opportunity. Relax. I’m just here to lend a hand.”

With a gentle pull on Paul’s hand, Sarah cued him to straighten up.

and executed a respectful bow to Tyrone, uttering a

greeting, Tyrone finally nodded, his face

Sarah was taken aback, sensing that something was amiss.

him, “I instructed you to assert dominance, not to be cordial. You are of noble birth. Tyrone’s merely a businessman who has dealings in Avalon. Why extend such

to her astonishment, Paul jerked his hand away angrily. “What are you talking about? You expected me to insult Mr. Nixon? Have you lost your mind,

Paul, her eyes wide with disbelief. “Why are you acting so timidly? You are

jabbed a finger

𝕄𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕦𝕡𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝕘𝕒𝕝𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕤.𝕔𝕠𝕞

foolish. Tyrone wields more influence in Ferelden than I do.

for himself in Ferelden. If we alienate him, we risk provoking Avalon. Do you consider me a fool? Are you an idiot or something? You jeopardize your own people’s interests out of sheer

hurled insults at Sarah, leaving her feeling wronged and

and power, his status as a Ferelden noble still held