The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 648

"But..." Noelle wanted to say something more but stopped when she saw the cold expression on Steven's face.

She swallowed hard, staring at the two lifeless bodies on the ground. At that moment, she suddenly felt how fragile life could be.

Just moments ago, they were relentlessly chasing her, and now, they were gone from this world.

It was not that Noelle was trying to be overly compassionate. Even though she had seen dramatic scenes in TV shows and novels, those were all fictional.

She had never witnessed something like this in real life. Now that it was happening right in front of her, it was impossible not to be scared.

Noelle fixed her gaze on Steven, struggling to comprehend his detached demeanor, especially his calmness in this situation.

Steven narrowed his eyes when he noticed Noelle's expression. He realized he must have frightened her and hesitated briefly. "I'm sorry. Did I scare you?"

I know you did it to save me, and I appreciate it, but killing people for my sake... I...

Noelle would be terrified of his actions. However, it seemed she was handling it relatively

to respond when his phone rang. It was Eloise. "How is

you both need to leave now," Eloise informed him, her eyes narrowing slightly as she looked at the screen showing the scene. "Someone will come

"There are ambushes on the way to Charles' house. It seems someone is determined to take him out. It's best if you avoid

"Come

dazed. "But they... Are you sure nothing will happen? Steven,

Get in the

the road to Phoenix Tree Residence. Until all dangers are cleared, you can't go

me, then Charlie must be in danger too!" Noelle's face

slightly. "Don't worry.

those two mentioned something about Quill. What or who is Quill? Are they

not entirely sure either," Steven replied. "Maybe you can ask Charles when