The Cherished Wife

Chapter 106

Noelle walked up to Rowena and could not help but blurt out, “You’re so slim and tan now!” She stared at Rowena’s new super–short hair. The cute, fair–skinned girl she once knew now looked like a real tomboy. Why’d you chop off all your hair?”

Noelle gently touched Rowena’s hair, a touch of sadness in her voice. “What a shame.”

Rowena just shrugged. “Who cares? Afron is hot as hell, and hair is just a hassle over there. I chopped it off to finally feel the breeze again, and I don’t regret anything!”

Rowena gave Noelle a once–over. “Years have gone by, yet you haven’t changed a bit!”

Noelle bit her lip. “Changed? How would I change? Anyway, you just got back, right? How’d you end up in this situation?”

Noelle was really sad when Rowena left years ago. Rowena had bravely decided to go to Afron against her family’s wishes, saying she might never return. She was a journalist who had signed up as a volunteer there. She was fueled by the pain of a recent breakup to try for new beginnings, and no one could change her mind.

”

about that. I’ve been back for a bit, and I landed a job not too long ago. But right after coming back from this work trip, I hit

in response. “So, you’re saying you wouldn’t have called me if you been in trouble?” Noelle sighed and touched her

hadn’t

I was more settled before asking you to hang out.” Rowena said, looping her arm around Noelle’s shoulder. “Speaking of which, how have you and Xavier been? Have you guys finally tied

her face freezing for

“You didn’t! Did

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get in the car!” Wanting to avoid the

Ferrari, inspecting it from every angle. She then rubbed her chin, deep in thought. Seeing Rowena’s curious gaze, Noelle hurried her into the car. “Come on, I fill you in