The Cherished Wife

Chapter 156



Ava could not shake the feeling of injustice, believing that those who did not know the truth should not speak. Yet, she knew that when many voices joined together, the noise could be overwhelming, and things were rarely as simple as they seemed.

"Time to get back to work!"

"Alright," Ava replied, her energy drained. However, as she turned, she caught sight of Xavier, and her expression turned complex.

Noelle caught sight of Xavier as well, and her eyebrows knitted together in a slight frown. Their relationship had changed so much that she hardly ever spent time with him anymore. Xavier, however, did not seem to realize that things were different now.

Xavier walked over, his lips pressed tightly together. He was not happy when he saw Noelle's look. "Yesterday, you..."

Noelle interrupted, looking up, "What? Is there something you need, Mr. Harris?"

Xavier's brows were creased with worry. "Why didn't you come home last night? You're a girl, and you didn't come home all night. Don't you realize..."

is my coming home any of your business? Don't you think you're being a bit too intrusive, Mr. Harris?" Noelle set

voice was a low growl. "I'm trying to have a civil

her house the night before, only

did not understand why he was so upset. Noelle used to be different, and it bothered him

you with hidden meanings? You're way off base. I'm just telling it like it is. Whether I go home or

matters to

mean you get a say in my personal life. If you want to talk shop, I'm all ears. However, my private life?

asked through clenched teeth, "Then who does get to weigh

Just understand that you're in no position for that" Noelle replied, tired of the back-and-forth. "I've got work to do, so if you'll

"Noelle, what's gotten into

Noelle's frown deepened. She

grip, annoyance flickering in her eyes. With a firm tug, she pulled her hand free. "Mr. Harris, we're not friends,