Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23 Silent Tension at the Dinner Table

After the driver carried the last two cases of wine into the living room and left, Tyrone finally spoke. “Miriam, you and Warren should move back into the city. This place is a bit far out from the city center, and now that Aella’s working again, it’ll be harder for her to visit you here.”

Warren cut him off as he set the last dish on the table. “Let’s eat!”

Sitting beside Tyrone, Aella noticed how uneasy he looked.

She reached for his plate and removed the utensils. “You go ahead and take care of your work. I’ll head back later on my own.”

Aella didn’t say it outright, but Tyrone understood. He wasn’t upset.

Instead, he picked up his fork and set a piece of fish on her plate. “It’s fine. We’ll head back together after dinner.”

Across the table, Miriam and Warren exchanged worried glances.

They knew better than anyone how much their daughter adored Tyrone.

Every time she came home for dinner, she would be practically glued to his side.

If Tyrone was too busy to stay, she’d throw a fit until he promised he would return later to pick her up.

But now their daughter ate calmly, acting distant. She didn’t stick to him and even told him to go take care of his own business.

The older couple locked eyes and fell into silence.

Aella noticed their expressions and quickly tried to cover it.

She placed food on Tyrone’s plate with a warm smile, making sure she looked cheerful so her parents wouldn’t worry.

Tyrone calmly ate what she gave him.

He had grown up in privilege, living the life of someone who never lacked anything.

The old, cramped house and the simple environment were far from what he was used to.

Still, he was a man of good manners.

No matter how out of place he felt, he never let it show in front of the elders.

He stood up and poured Warren a glass of wine. “I heard this one’s lovely light. Try it out. If you like it, I’ll bring more next time.”

Warren gave Tyrone full respect. “You’re already so busy with work. Don’t worry about us. Since you’re here, eat more while you can.”

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Tyrone seemed more at ease in front of Aella’s parents.

But during the meal, he brought it up again-asking them to move back into the city.

In the past, whatever Tyrone suggested, they always agreed.

To them, their son-in-law was their pride, someone they bragged about everywhere they went.

This time, though, even after he asked twice, they didn’t give in.

Aella understood. Her parents had their doubts.

She had told them it was only a misunderstanding, that Tyrone hadn’t cheated.

But rumors don’t start for no reason, and her parents couldn’t help but worry.

Tyrone was a man who knew when to stop.

After mentioning it twice without an answer, he didn’t press again.

After dinner, Aella and Tyrone left together.

Tyrone quietly left behind the bank card they had returned.

When Miriam found it, she slipped it back into Aella’s hand, telling her to take it home.

On the way back, Aella handed the card to Tyrone. “My parents won’t take this. You should keep it,” she said.

Tyrone had been drinking. His eyes lingered on Aella with a hazy, suggestive look.

He studied her delicate face, then caught her hand and pulled her closer.

Just then, his phone buzzed in his pocket.

They locked eyes. Aella pulled her hand back while Tyrone reached into his pocket.

Before he could answer, the caller hung up.

Then his phone buzzed again and again with message alerts.

Aella stared at him, fists clenched tight at her sides.

She felt like she was sick, broken inside.

Every time his phone rang-whether a call or a text-if he hesitated even for a second, she lost control of herself, ready to explode.

Tyrone shut the screen off and slid the phone back into his pocket.

The desire in his eyes vanished with it. He stayed silent.

With the driver sitting up front, Aella forced herself to hold back her questions.

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