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

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

to see me.” Noelle felt a little awkward. It was Rowena yesterday, and

grew serious, and his eyes darkened a bit. “Okay!” He added,

Noelle ended the call, feeling a warm glow inside. She remembered how she and Xavier used to chat for

started working, those long talks became few and far

of it all. However, she

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

and walked in to find Samuel sitting and Mr. Thompson standing nearby. Samuel waved

she said, walking up to him. “Did you get here

replied, handing her a cup

said cheerfully. “What did you