The Cherished Wife by Chweety

"I thought you just weren't taking things seriously with me, but now I see you don't care about anything at all. You promised to marry Winter, yet here you are telling me you want to back out? Xavier, you're not acting like a man who stands by his word!"

Noelle's eyes were icy as she spoke. "I'm done talking to you. Today is supposed to be you and Winter's big day. You should be at the wedding, not here blocking my way! Step aside!"

Xavier would not budge, and Noelle was at her wit's end. Right then, her phone rang. She stepped back, dug through her purse, and saw it was Charles calling. She hesitated but answered, "Hello!" "Where are you?"

"In the bathroom!" Noelle replied. "What's up?"

"I'm with Grandpa and Granddad. They want to see you," Charles said. "Is someone with you?"

Noelle, realizing how perceptive Charles was, glanced at Xavier, who was still standing there. She felt a wave of annoyance. "Yeah, my brother-in-law."

seemed to turn icy instantly. "Stay there. I'm on

Noelle could finish, Charles

a mix of confusion and uncertainty. With Xavier there and Charles on his way, was a

on the line?" Xavier's sudden question made Noelle jump, and

back, eyeing Xavier warily. "That's

say it's none of my business, Noelle?

you're my brother-in-law. You don't need to keep reminding me. And just

her hand. "Why do you have to be like this? You know how I feel about you. Why are you treating me this way?

Noelle tried to

me! You made your choice when you