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

was surprised to hear from Noelle. “Yes? What’s

late getting back tonight. My grandpa… He wants to see me.” Noelle felt a little awkward. It was

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

she and Xavier used to chat for hours on the phone, sharing what they

both started working, those long talks became few and

to make of it all. However, she figured that

and saw her friend Teresa Saunders. “Your grandpa’s been waiting

Teresa,” Noelle said with a smile. She slipped off her shoes and walked in to find Samuel sitting and Mr. Thompson standing nearby. Samuel

to him.

her a cup of coffee. “Is work

Noelle said cheerfully. “What did you want to talk