The Cherished Wife

"But..." Noelle wanted to say something more but stopped when she saw the cold expression on Steven's face.

She swallowed hard, staring at the two lifeless bodies on the ground. At that moment, she suddenly felt how fragile life could be.

Just moments ago, they were relentlessly chasing her, and now, they were gone from this world.

It was not that Noelle was trying to be overly compassionate. Even though she had seen dramatic scenes in TV shows and novels, those were all fictional.

She had never witnessed something like this in real life. Now that it was happening right in front of her, it was impossible not to be scared.

Noelle fixed her gaze on Steven, struggling to comprehend his detached demeanor, especially his calmness in this situation.

Noelle's expression. He realized he must have frightened her and hesitated briefly. "I'm sorry. Did I

me, and I appreciate it, but killing people for my sake... I... What's

it." Steven sighed in relief. He had been concerned that someone like Noelle would be terrified of his actions. However, it seemed she was handling it relatively well. "There will be people to take care of this." "But..." Noelle pointed to the bodies.

about to respond when his phone rang. It was Eloise. "How

to leave now," Eloise informed him, her eyes narrowing slightly as she looked

are ambushes on the way to Charles' house. It seems someone is determined

Noelle. "Come on, I'll take

nodded, still somewhat dazed. "But they... Are you sure nothing will happen? Steven, don't lie to

promise everything will be fine. Get in the car." Noelle climbed into the front

are ambushes on the road to Phoenix Tree Residence. Until all dangers are cleared, you can't go back there." "But..." Noelle hesitated. "Steven, I don't really have anywhere else to go