The Cherished Wife

Chapter 107

Rowena could not believe how much had changed since they last met. “What’s Xavier trying to do? Getting engaged to your sister while being with you? What’s his plan now?”

“What else can he do? They want me to go back to the Shaw family and practically beg Grandpa to give them his blessing,” Noelle said, her eyes dimming. Even after all this time, it was still tough for Noelle to think about.

“I can’t believe it. Xavier is such a jerk! How did I never see it before? And Winter, that sneaky girl, has always been doing things behind your back! But she’s gone too far now by stealing your boyfriend!”

Rowena was fuming. “No way! Did you give them a piece of your mind? The more I think about it, the madder I get. Why do they get to be happy and carefree while you’re dumped and depressed?”

Rowena was about to storm off when Noelle caught her hand. “Hold on a second. I need to answer this

call.”

Noelle looked down to see ‘hubby‘ on her caller ID. A surprised expression bloomed on her face. Rowena saw it too and teased, “Look at you! You actually have a husband!”

Noelle shot Rowena a look and picked up the phone. “Hello?”

came through. “When are you coming home from

might need to

voice grew serious, and his displeasure was evident.

with a friend right now!” Noelle said, glancing at Rowena. Rowena

sideways glance. “Cut it

puzzled. “A friend? Is it a guy

your husband!” Rowena complained. “You’re married, right? I’m your best friend, so you’ve got to show me if he’s cute or not.

stop,” Noelle replied, feeling a bit helpless. “My

handsome, alright?”

not say a word during this

the line, his eyes sparkled with laughter, and

still on the phone. Had he heard