The Cherished Wife

Chapter 163



Rowena was always blunt and did not like beating about the bush. When she heard what Noelle said, she got really upset. "And your husband? What does he think?"

Noelle bit her lip. "He knows about it and said he'd take care of it. But just a day later, my mom showed up. I bet he doesn't even know yet! I tried calling him, but he was busy and didn't pick up. What should I do now?" Noelle looked worried.

"Your mom's being really weird, using that to threaten you. Shouldn't that stuff be destroyed? Shouldn't she go stand up to the York family?" Rowena was just as puzzled as Noelle about the Shaw family's behavior.

Rowena did not hear anything back from Noelle and was worried her words had been too harsh. "I'm sorry, I..."

Noelle shook her head. "It's fine, you're just stating the facts. I have to go there today, Rowena. Can you come with me?"

"Absolutely!" Rowena exclaimed, her hand on her heart. "What time tonight? And where?"

"Seven o'clock, at the Golden Oasis Hotel!" Noelle replied, the memory of the hotel flashing through her mind.

It was the same hotel where Xavier and Winter had their engagement party. Noelle could not believe her parents had chosen that place. Her gaze fell slightly. "You've got to be there!"

"Got it, I'll be there. And hey, make sure to call your husband again. He needs to know about this. It's important."

never met Charles, but she knew from Noelle that he was a good man.

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