The Cherished Wife

Chapter 77

The thought of Noelle with some other dude, and maybe even getting cozy with him, set Xavier’s blood on fire. He could not keep a lid on his temper.

“Who was it? Who was the guy who dropped you off that day?”

Xavier’s grip on Noelle’s wrist was iron–tight as he spat out, “You had the nerve to say Winter and I did you wrong. Looks to me like you’ve been playing us all along. Noelle, you’re making me sick.”

“That’s a bunch of lies.” Noelle’s wrist was trapped in Xavier’s vice–like hold, and she could not wriggle free. She tried to pry his fingers off with her other hand, but he was just too strong. “Xavier, let go! Have you lost your mind?”

“Have I lost my mind? Yes, I’m piss

I camped out at your door for hours, and you called the cops on me. Noelle, do you even have a heart? Sure, I messed up, but I said I was sorry. I came to check on you because I was worried, and instead of hearin

get the police involved and accuse

harassment.”

harassment?” Noelle snapped, giving Xavier’s arm a hard pinch. “Let go! We’re at work. Do you

if they see? Everyone already knows what’s

her voice dripping with sarcasm. “You’re my brother–in–law, and I’m your sister–in–law. Why put your hands on

Noelle, don’t play dumb. You’re still my girl,” Xavier growled,

to me.”

your ex–girlfriend, or have you forgotten? You just got engaged to my sister Winter.” Noelle was disgusted, especially after his possessive claim. “You’re not trying to get both of us, are you? Xavier,

of fury, Noelle bit Xavier hard. Yelping in pain, he released her and stumbled back, clutching the spot she had bitten. “You think I’m disgusting? Look in the mirror! I bet you’ve been seeing that guy behind my back. What, is he richer than me? He gave you a brand–new Ferrari like it’s