The Cherished Wife

Chapter 63

“What’s so great about him, huh? Do you even know him, Noelle? You’ve barely met the guy. I know you’re trying to tick me off because of the whole thing with your sister, but this isn’t the way to do it, Noelle.”

“That’s it, Xavier. Leave now, or I’m calling the cops.”

Noelle was fed up with Xavier’s rant. She might not know Charles inside and out, but at least he was honest and would not hurt her.

She was done with Xavier’s drama. Dragging this out would help no one. Xavier could be as stubborn as a mule, refusing to back down. Even after Noelle told him off, he would not budge, just kept shouting her name outside. Some nosy neighbors even threw in their two cents.

Feeling trapped, Noelle decided to ignore him.

Meanwhile, Xavier, getting no response from Noelle, grew even more furious. “Noelle, open up! We need to talk. You think running away will fix things?”

“Sir, do you live here?”

After what felt like an eternity, two cops showed up and eyed Xavier. “We have received complaints about a disturbance. If you do not live here, you are going to need to come with us.”

Xavier away, peace finally

a sigh of relief, only to be interrupted by her ringing phone. She

voice on the other end was deep and familiar, catching

a nod.

blinked in surprise. “You’re the one who

been about to call them herself, but before she could, they had shown up. She thought maybe the neighbors had called, now it seemed it

the balcony. However, there was no sign of his car. Puzzled, she said,

glass of water and reclining on the sofa with a casual grace, his long finger tapping rhythmically on the side of the glass. “I had a hunch that guy wouldn’t be

of the problem even after leaving, and now she found herself in his debt

an eyebrow, sipped his water, and let out a soft chuckle. “No need for thanks between a husband

Husband and wife?

parted slightly, her cheeks flushing. The words had felt strangely right coming from him, and to her