The Cherished Wife

Chapter 118

Charles had told everyone it was time to leave, and Chloe, having gotten what she wanted the most, did not plan to stick around. However, she stopped and turned back at the door. “Charles, if you ever need help in the future, you can count on me.”

Charles just smiled and stayed quiet.

Noelle was getting ready to leave work when her phone rang. It was her Grandpa Samuel, which caught her off guard. “Grandpa?”

“Noelle, are you done for the day?” Samuel’s voice sounded old and weary. “I’d like to see you.”

Noelle bit her lip and checked the time. “You mean right now?”

“Yes, it’s been a few days since I’ve seen you, and I miss you. But I know it’s not easy for you to come to the Shaw’s with your mom and dad… Well…” Samuel let out a heavy sigh. “Let’s just meet up, okay?”

“Sure!” Noelle agreed. “Let’s meet at Homestyle Garden House.” She had started the coffee house with a . friend and had some shares in it. It was doing well, but it was not really of Noelle’s concern.

up a time and place with Samuel, Noelle called

about to leave work and was surprised to hear from Noelle. “Yes?

My grandpa… He wants to see me.” Noelle felt a little awkward. It was Rowena yesterday, and now her grandpa. “He might need to talk

darkened a bit. “Okay!” He added, “Be careful out there, and

remembered how she and Xavier

those long talks became few

sure what to make of it all. However, she figured that since they were married, keeping each other in

Garden House right on time and saw her friend Teresa Saunders. “Your grandpa’s been waiting a

and walked in to find

walking up to

handing her a cup

one bit!” Noelle said cheerfully. “What did