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..."

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

have

her house the night before, only to find out she never came

why he was so upset. Noelle used

Whether I go home or not, it's none of your business! Don't you think you're crossing a

it matters to me if you go home or

smile playing on her lips. "Mr. Harris, let's get one thing straight. This is an office, and sure, you're my boss. But that doesn't mean you get a say in my personal life. If you want to talk shop, I'm all ears. However, my private life? Sorry,

"Then who does get

that" Noelle replied, tired of the

and grabbed Noelle's hand. "Noelle, what's gotten into you? You

Noelle's frown deepened. She

in his grip, annoyance flickering in her eyes. With a firm tug, she pulled her hand free. "Mr. Harris, we're