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..."

being a bit too intrusive,

voice was a low growl. "I'm trying to have a civil conversation. Can you please stop

had waited outside her house the night before,

why he was so upset. Noelle used to be

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

hear yourself? Of course, it matters to me if you go home or not.

a 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

through clenched teeth, "Then who does get

me to know. Just understand that you're in no position for that" Noelle replied,

reached out and grabbed Noelle's hand. "Noelle, what's gotten into

Noelle's frown deepened. She

firm tug, she pulled her hand free. "Mr. Harris, we're not friends, so keep your