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.”

the police escorted Xavier away, peace finally

relief, only to be interrupted by her ringing phone. She eyed the

on the other end was deep and familiar, catching Noelle off

confirmed with a

surprise. “You’re the one

been about to call them herself, but before she could, they had shown up.

there was no sign of his car. Puzzled, she

grace, his long finger tapping rhythmically on

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

let out a soft chuckle. “No need for thanks between

Husband and wife?

flushing. The words had felt strangely right coming