The Cherished Wife

Chloe laughed at Clarisse's words, but her gaze remained cold. "How do you think I should speak to you, Mother?" she asked, her icy gaze making Clarisse momentarily afraid, much like when she looked at Charles earlier. Charles gave Clarisse and Janet a dispassionate glance before saying, "Anna's already sleepy. Let's go, Chlo. I'll take you home."

He then left with Anna, not looking back.

Chloe smirked, feeling a twinge of satisfaction at Clarisse's pale face. "Mother, you should rest early. I'm leaving now."

Chloe came with a driver since her husband, Jordy Charlton, was on a business trip. She only learned of her mother's return when Charles called her.

Outside, Chloe saw Charles putting Anna in his car. She hurried over and said, "Charlie, let me take Anna. I brought the driver today."

nodded. "Sure. You should head home soon. I'll be on my way

so long. It's normal that she doesn't understand us.

one telling you this. I know my

"About the last time...

assured her, "No need for that between siblings. Just remember, as long as I'm here, you'll always have a place in the Hoffman

flickered. "I

as good as done. "I'll head back

returned to Phoenix Tree Residence after Noelle had already sent everyone away. With Charles out, Neelle spent some time working in the study

it, it was past 10:00 pm. Hearing the car outside, Noelle put down her pen and walked to the window.