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? You're a girl, and you didn't come

being a bit too intrusive, Mr. Harris?" Noelle set down her pen and

voice was a low growl. "I'm trying to have a civil conversation. Can you please stop being so

waited outside her house the night before, only

understand why he was so upset. Noelle used to

off base. I'm just telling it like it is. Whether I go home

course, it matters to me if you

mean you get a say in my personal life. If you want to talk shop, I'm all ears.

teeth, "Then

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

"Noelle, what's gotten

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