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..."

Don't you think you're being a bit too intrusive, Mr. Harris?" Noelle set down her pen

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

outside her house the night before, only to find out she never came home, made him

understand why he was so upset. Noelle used to

way off base. I'm just telling it like it is. Whether I go home or not, it's none

Of course, it matters to me if

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

"Then who does get to weigh

me to know. 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 excuse me,

Noelle's hand. "Noelle, what's gotten into you? You weren't like

Noelle's frown deepened. She

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