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?"

"Why didn't you come home last night?

is my coming home any of your business? Don't you think you're being a bit too intrusive, Mr. Harris?" Noelle set down her pen and

have

he had not done anything to deserve that. Remembering how he had waited outside her house the night before, only to find

so upset. Noelle used to be different, and

just telling it like it is. Whether I go home or not, it's none of

yourself? Of course, it matters to me if you go home or not.

that doesn't mean you get a say

"Then

in no position for that" Noelle replied, tired of the back-and-forth. "I've got work

out and grabbed Noelle's hand. "Noelle, what's gotten into

Noelle's frown deepened. She

down at her hand in his grip, annoyance flickering in her eyes. With a firm tug, she pulled