The Cherished Wife

Chapter 153



Jade ushered Winter into the room. After shutting the door, she gave her a stern look. "What's gotten into you? Didn't I tell you to hold it in? You can't lose your temper at home, especially not in situations like this."

Jade's heart sank as she recalled Samuel's attitude. She had been part of the Shaw family for years, but Samuel had always been distant toward her, and it was the same with her children.

"Mom, I know I messed up. Please don't be mad at me anymore!" Winter, ever the skilled actress, had quickly pulled herself together and was now sweetly holding Jade's hand. "I didn't manage to stay calm today, but do you know why?" Winter bit her lip, still upset about it.

Jade knew her daughter well. Winter was usually so graceful and knew exactly how to act around others. She would not normally do something so out of character as she did today. "What happened?"

Winter said with frustration, "It's all Noelle's fault."

"Noelle? What does she have to do with it? Did she cause you trouble?" Jade's voice rose, clearly annoyed.

Winter's eyes sparkled. She was getting the support she wanted from her mom.

break anyone's heart. Jade, seeing her daughter like that, asked, "What did that mean girl do? Is she trying to drive me

wore at Paris Fashion Week. They finally had them in Brookville, but can you believe it? Noelle

took your shoes?" Jade was puzzled. She trusted Winter, but knowing Noelle, it did not make sense. Noelle would not just take something from

eyes that she was not convinced, but today's events were no fairy tale they were real.

was enough to make Noelle the

don't

I believe you, sweetheart. What happened? Tell me

Winter explained what had

day, leaving

to no good? She knew I loved those shoes, and then she teamed up with some guy to

on that detail. "Noelle was with a man? Are you