The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 170



Rowena had never met anyone as calm as Charles. His wife was the one in danger, yet he did not seem the least bit rattled.

However, then Rowena paused to think about Charles. He was always so sure of himself, so she did not doubt him.

"Ms. Smith, you're very clever!"

Rowena bit her lip. She did not really think Charles was praising her, but she thanked him anyway because it was the polite thing to do.

"Aren't you worried about Noelle being all alone with them? The Shaws aren't exactly nice to her. But Noelle can't seem to let them go. Otherwise, they would have never been able to bully her."

While tapping his fingers, Charles explained, "Family ties are the hardest to break in the world. Nelly has a big heart. She can't just give up on them. However, she's never felt total despair. Once someone feels that, family ties might not mean much anymore."

Rowena was shocked. "You... That's too harsh for Noelle."

years. You know her." He did not say more on the subject. "You haven't had

busy thinking about how to handle them." Charles ordered the meal to be served. "Nelly mentioned

pleasantly surprised. "Mr. Hoffman,

food. She was upset as Jade kept sweet-talking Simon the whole time. She could not take it anymore and

"I'll come too."

Winter was feeling all mixed up inside. Part of her hoped Simon would fall for Noelle, which would mean Noelle might get hurt and then Xavier would stop thinking

was green with envy.

those thoughts, Winter glared at Noelle's back. "You're lucky Mr. York likes

She locked eyes with Winter. "Really? Then

caught off

you've heard the rumors about Simon, right? He's into some pretty dark stuff. He

act now?" Noelle snapped, shocked at how mean

putting on a show for everyone. However, today, she was

at Winter.