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?"

home last night?

is my coming home any of your business? Don't you think you're being a bit

"I'm trying to have a civil

to deserve that. Remembering how he had waited outside her

he was so upset. Noelle used to

Whether I go home or not, it's none

Of course, it matters to me if

smile playing on her lips. "Mr. Harris, let's get one thing straight. This is an office, and sure, you're my boss. But that doesn't mean you get a say in my personal life. If you want to talk shop, I'm all ears. However, my private life?

asked through clenched teeth, "Then

know. Just understand that you're in no position for that" Noelle replied, tired of the back-and-forth. "I've got work to

"Noelle, what's gotten into you? You weren't like

Noelle's frown deepened. She

firm tug, she pulled her hand free. "Mr. Harris, we're not friends, so