The Cherished Wife

Chapter 31

“Has Noelle arrived?”

The Shaw family’s long–time butler, Mr. Thompson, was the first to catch sight of Noelle. He had a welcoming grin on his face. “Come on in. Don’t just stand there! It’s not winter it’s still cold. Hurry inside and see Sir Joshua. He’s been missing you!”

yet, but

Mr. Thompson had been by Samuel’s side for ages, tending to him and dedicating his life to the Shaw family. He knew all the ins and outs, especially how much Sir Shaw doted on Noelle.

Noelle’s eyes lit up, and her hand was comforted by Mr. Thompson’s warm grip. “Okay, I’ll go with you to see him! How has he been? Is he eating enough?”

“He’s been eating great and full of energy!” Mr. Thompson chuckled. “You’re the one he’s been waiting for, Noelle. Sir Shaw has been over the moon knowing you would be back today.”

Mr. Thompson, knowing that Noelle preferred the quiet, steered her away from the bustling crowd, taking a shortcut through the backyard and straight upstairs to find Samuel,

Samuel’s big birthday party. The real motive behind the celebration, however, was Julian’s plan to network with the top dogs in the business scene under the guise of the party. Samuel was getting on in years, and these shindigs were not his cup of tea. If it were not for Noelle, he

stairs to the second floor, made her way down the hall to Samuel’s study, and tapped on

of her voice, Samuel’s eyes lit up.

Samuel just where she expected him, bent over his desk,

getting antsy, pacing and throwing glances at the door. “Mom, you promised Noelle would show up, right? So

had assured them of Noelle’s arrival, so she gave Winter’s hand a comforting pat. “I’m with you all the way. Today, we’re going

“You’re always the best to me, Mom. And Xavier will be

we’re married!”

smiled, stroking Winter’s hair, her eyes flashing with a vengeful glint. If Noelle

Winter and Xavier to big shots of the business world. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph looked on, more pleased by the minute with their soon–to–be

not help asking “Mt Shaw,