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.”

So, what do you want from me? I’ve backed off as much as I can. I’m not bothering you, so

play nice after what

you from your family’s wrath. She didn’t say anything as they scolded her. I love Winted and she loves me,

I feel guilty? You’re the one who should be drowning in guilt.” She almost fell for

of shock, totally unable to grasp that this new Noelle no longer trailed behind him, agreeing with every word and always putting him first. “How can you do this to me? I’m so disappointed. I even bragged to Winter that you were her ride–or–die and would never

forget your brain when you walked out the door? What girl in her right mind would 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