The Cherished Wife

“Look at how kind Winter is to you, Noelle. How could you…”

“F*ck off. I don’t want to see you two.” It was only then that Noelle finally knew what Xavier thought of her.

“Don’t do this, Noelle. No matter what happens, we’re still family. Do you know how angry Grandpa was when he learned about what happened? He… He wouldn’t want bad blood between us sisters over something as minor as this.”

Winter grabbed Noelle’s arm, tears streaming down her face as she said passionately, “You know just how much Grandpa loves you, Noelle. What happened is all my fault. Please come home with me! Grandpa would be so upset if you didn’t!”

she heard those words leaving Winter’s mouth. “Grandpa? So, you know how disappointed Grandpa would be as well. If you knew that, you should never have done what you did in the first

think you’re being

you! You said yourself that Xavier was just your boyfriend. You two

Noelle could not believe her ears. “So that gave you all the

that, Noelle. We just couldn’t stop ourselves,” Winter said as she took Noelle’s hand in hers, speaking as if they were still children. “You know how Grandpa is, Noelle. He said he wouldn’t approve of our marriage if you

disgust me.” Noelle never imagined Winter would still not let her live her life despite everything she had already done. “I won’t go home, and I couldn’t care less about what will happen to you and Xavier. Please leave

keys from her bag so she could unlock her front door. However, Xavier hurried forth and grabbed the handle, a confused look in his eyes as he gazed at Noelle. “Can’t we