The Cherished Wife

Chapter 270

The landlord was fast on his feet, but the police were faster. When they saw Xavier looking like a mess, they did not hesitate to take him away.

Xavier was pretty drunk, but he could still think straight. The sight of two cops made him a bit more alert.” I’m just looking for my girlfriend. What’s going on? Let go of me!”

“Girlfriend? You’re out here making a scene in the middle of the night. People say you’ve been hanging around here a lot. And hey, I recognize you! Didn’t we just bring you in for questioning the other day?”

One cop remembered Xavier right away after seeing him like this. The other cop glanced over and said, Yep, it’s you. Let’s go. You’re making too much noise, and it’s late. You know that’s not allowed, right?” The cops did not wait for an answer before they took Xavier with them. He did not want to go and kept yelling for Noelle, “Noelle, come out! Tell them I’m your boyfriend, Noelle!”

After spending two hours at the police station, Xavier finally started to sober up. A cop noticed and said, Hey, we got a call about you causing trouble. Remember that?”

“Did she call you? I wasn’t causing any trouble. She’s my girlfriend. You can call her and check. I’m

her, then,” the cop said, giving Xavier a look. “Go ahead. Maybe she’ll come get you.”

a doubtful look, and Xavier, feeling embarrassed, ran his fingers through his hair. “My phone’s

police finally gave him the phone, and Xavier

and was lying on Charles, feeling completely worn out. Charles gently played with her

to see the caller ID showing an unknown number, then glanced at Noelle. She looked at him and

on the lips. “Rest here for a bit. I’ll carry you

sleepy, nodded and murmured in