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.

and place with Samuel,

leave work and was surprised to hear from

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

and his eyes darkened a bit. “Okay!” He added, “Be careful out there, and call/ me if you need

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

they both started working, those long talks became few and far

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

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

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

up to

cup of coffee. “Is

“What did you want to talk about today,