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.

Paul stepped forward and executed a respectful bow to Tyrone, uttering a greeting

Paul’s greeting, Tyrone finally nodded,

aback, sensing that something was amiss. Paul’s

pulled Paul aside and questioned him, “I instructed you to assert dominance, not to be cordial. You are of noble birth. Tyrone’s merely a

you talking about? You expected

eyes wide with disbelief. “Why are you acting so timidly? You are a noble. Why should you

jabbed a finger toward Sarah in

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intriguing, but now I realize you’re just superficial and foolish. Tyrone wields more influence in Ferelden than

a name for himself in Ferelden. If we alienate him, we risk provoking Avalon. Do you consider

leaving her

Paul lacked Jake’s charm and power, his status as