The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 156



Ava could not shake the feeling of injustice, believing that those who did not know the truth should not speak. Yet, she knew that when many voices joined together, the noise could be overwhelming, and things were rarely as simple as they seemed.

"Time to get back to work!"

"Alright," Ava replied, her energy drained. However, as she turned, she caught sight of Xavier, and her expression turned complex.

Noelle caught sight of Xavier as well, and her eyebrows knitted together in a slight frown. Their relationship had changed so much that she hardly ever spent time with him anymore. Xavier, however, did not seem to realize that things were different now.

Xavier walked over, his lips pressed tightly together. He was not happy when he saw Noelle's look. "Yesterday, you..."

Noelle interrupted, looking up, "What? Is there something you need, Mr. Harris?"

creased with worry. "Why didn't you come home last night?

you're being a bit too

Xavier's voice was a low growl. "I'm trying to have a civil

outside her house the night before, only to find out she never

not understand why he was so upset. Noelle used

I'm just telling it like it is. Whether I go home or not, it's none of your business! Don't you think you're crossing a line?"

you even hear yourself? Of course, it matters to me if

But that doesn't mean you get a say in

asked through clenched teeth, "Then who

to know. Just understand that you're in no position for that" Noelle replied, tired of

reached out and grabbed Noelle's hand. "Noelle, what's gotten into you? You

Noelle's frown deepened. She

his grip, annoyance flickering in her eyes. With a firm tug, she pulled her hand free. "Mr. Harris, we're not friends, so keep your distance,