The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 31

Chapter 31

“Has Noelle arrived?”

The Shaw family’s long–time butler, Mr. Thompson, was the first to catch sight of Noelle. He had a welcoming grin on his face. “Come on in. Don’t just stand there! It’s not winter it’s still cold. Hurry inside and see Sir Joshua. He’s been missing you!”

yet, but

Mr. Thompson had been by Samuel’s side for ages, tending to him and dedicating his life to the Shaw family. He knew all the ins and outs, especially how much Sir Shaw doted on Noelle.

Noelle’s eyes lit up, and her hand was comforted by Mr. Thompson’s warm grip. “Okay, I’ll go with you to see him! How has he been? Is he eating enough?”

“He’s been eating great and full of energy!” Mr. Thompson chuckled. “You’re the one he’s been waiting for, Noelle. Sir Shaw has been over the moon knowing you would be back today.”

the bustling crowd, taking a shortcut through the backyard and straight upstairs to find

dogs in the business scene under the guise of the party. Samuel was getting on in years, and these shindigs

her way down the hall

of her voice, Samuel’s eyes lit up. “Noelle,

she expected him, bent over his desk, absorbed in

the banquet hall, Winter was getting antsy, pacing and throwing glances at the door. “Mom, you promised

Noelle’s arrival, so she gave Winter’s hand a comforting pat. “I’m with you all the way. Today, we’re going to make

“You’re always the best to me, Mom. And Xavier will be

we’re married!”

stroking Winter’s hair, her eyes flashing with a vengeful glint. If Noelle even thought about messing up her plans,

world. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph looked on, more pleased by the minute with

not help asking “Mt Shaw,

Thompson shot Julian a look that seemed to say more than his words did go

Noelle? Julian