The Cherished Wife

Chapter 305



"Who could have done this to Noelle? And what's the deal with the owner of The Majestic Lounge? This isn't looking good for her!" Teresa was beside herself with worry.

Rowena felt the same way. She was just about to get up and open the door when it swung open from the outside.

The man who stepped in brought a chill to the room. It was as if a storm cloud had passed overhead. Rowena gasped. "Charles?"

Charles squinted and did not bother with pleasantries. He strode over to Noelle, lifted her gently, and asked, "Noelle?"

Noelle was feeling terrible, her mind foggy. Through the haze, she saw Charles's stern, handsome face looking down at her, his eyes filled with tense worry. She reached out to smooth away his frown, but he caught her hand. "Noelle? Does it hurt?"

She nodded. "Charles, is it really you? Did you come for me?"

"Yes!" Charles nodded, kissed her hand softly, and reassured her, "I'm here now. You're going to be fine."

sure Noelle was comforted, he

of tone. However, he knew when to be serious and quickly stepped in to examine Noelle's condition.

me Noelle got bit by a snake," Rowena quickly said, pointing to Noelle's lower

quick look, and his face tensed up a bit. "Good thing the poison's out, but I'm

off his jacket to put it over Noelle, and then

quickly out

back to Rowena and the others. "I won't let this go. You two

and Annie hate Noelle

it."

eyes glowed softly.

Charles said. "Ronald, take Ms. Scott and Ms. Saunders to the lobby. Check out everyone they're O suspicious of,