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."

should head home soon. I'll be on my way

away from Brookville for so long. It's normal

the one telling you this. I know my limits. Don't worry, Chlo. With your husband away,

nodded. "About the last time... Thank you," she said, still

between siblings. Just remember, as long as I'm here, you'll always have

eyes flickered. "I

as done. "I'll head back with Anna, then. You should

away. With Charles out, Neelle spent some time working in the study to alleviate her O

10:00 pm. Hearing the car outside, Noelle put down her pen and walked to the window. In the moonlight,