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.

away from Brookville for so long. It's normal that she doesn't understand

should be the one telling you this. I

nodded. "About the last time... Thank you,"

as long as I'm here,

eyes flickered.

knew his promise was as good as done. "I'll

Residence after Noelle had already sent everyone away. With Charles out, Neelle spent some time working in

at work the next day. Before she knew it, it was past 10:00 pm. Hearing the car outside, Noelle put down her pen and walked to the window. In the moonlight, she saw Charles' car entering Phoenix Tree Residence and stood watching. When he got home, the living room lights were