The Cherished Wife

Chapter 15

“Throwing myself at some random guy? Xavier, do you hear yourself?” Noelle could not help. but laugh at the absurdity of it all.

“I get that you’re not over what happened with me and Winter, but you’re young. You’ll find someone who’s just for you. I’m your brother–in–law now, right? I wouldn’t do anything to hurt you,” Xavier said, stumbling a bit over the words ‘brother–in–law.‘ He glanced at Noelle, noticing she looked even prettier than she had just a day ago.

“Oh, I should be so grateful for your concern!” Noelle’s voice dripped with sarcasm. “Do me a favor, will you? Just stay out of my life from now on.” She was not the type to cling to what was gone. Sure, she could not just switch off her feelings for Xavier, but she would not let him see her crumble.

“Noelle, why do you have to be this way? If things had worked out, it would have been great, but otherwise, we should go our separate ways. We’re not a thing anymore, and I’m really into Winter.”

head over heels for Winter, So, what do you want from me? I’ve backed off as much as I can. I’m not bothering you,

after what he had done? Did

Winted and she loves me, but Grandpa won’t give us hist blessing because of you, Noelle. Don’t you feel

for real? Why would I feel guilty? You’re the one who should be drowning in guilt.” She almost fell for it and thought she was the one at fault. “Now, do me a favor and

first. “How can you do this to me? I’m so disappointed. I

forgive a cheater and a homewrecker? And you have the nerve to expect me to be sweet to you? Do you think I’m that pathetic? Let me set you straight -it’s not you who misjudged me. I’m the one who