The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 312



Charles gave Peter a sidelong glance, his brow creasing slightly. Peter narrowed his eyes but decided to leave it at that.

Charles finished up his work and hurried to the hospital. Noelle was getting some rest, with her friends Rowena and Teresa sitting quietly by her side. They felt bad about what happened last night. They knew Winter and Annie did not like Noelle, yet they had not been on guard.

Noelle was okay, but Rowena could not help thinking that if she had been more careful yesterday, today might have been different.

When Noelle started to doze off, Rowena gently pulled on Teresa's arm, and they both slipped out of the room, closing the door softly behind them. "What's up?" Teresa asked, seeing the look on Rowena's face. "What's on your mind?"

Rowena bit her lip. "Winter and Annie really crossed the line this time. They used a venomous snake! Can you believe it? If Yevgen hadn't come just in time, who knows what might've happened to Noelle?" Rowena shivered just thinking about how Winter could do such a thing to her dear friend.

the type to start trouble, but they would not run from it either. It was clear that Winter and Annie

I'm going to make sure they learn their lesson, no matter

thanks!" A frosty voice came from behind Rowena. She froze for a second, then spun around to see Charles standing

Teresa with an icy gaze and gave them a small nod. Rowena quickly asked, "Charles?

narrowed

"I just wanted

He then said,

looking after Noelle.", belongs

Rowena said. She could see the storm of anger in Charles's eyes and knew that their transgression was a big deal. "I'm really sorry." "That's not necessary," Charles said, waving his hand to show it was not their fault.

away did Teresa let out a huge sigh and patted her

really