The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 704

"I guess I'm just worrying too much. I didn't think so, but with all the drama blowing up, it's not just affecting Winter. It's hitting you too..."

"Grandpa, I get what you're saying," Charles said, quickly looking at Noelle. She nodded. "I'll talk to Grandpa."

Noelle grabbed the phone. "Hey, Grandpa. It's me!"

"How's everything with you, Noelle?" Samuel asked, relieved by the steadiness in Noelle's voice. It seemed like she was not bothered by the whole mess.

He had a hunch the rumors were not true because he trusted Charles, and he trusted his granddaughter even more.

"I'm good, Grandpa. Don't worry about this mess. Charles and I will handle it. There's absolutely nothing going on between Charles and Winter. Someone's just stirring the pot on purpose. It's a bit of a tangled web, and I can't lay it all out right now, but trust me when I say I won't let them get the best of me."

"Phew, that's a lot off my shoulders. I really shouldn't butt into you kids' business, but your dad swung by today, and Winter's still my granddaughter. Even if your sister's a little messed up, I don't think she's behind any of this."

call. She let

comforting hug. "I've got

and gently pushed Charles back, taking in the cramped living room-a stark

on her at first, but Charles had a knack for showing up every evening like clockwork. She had no clue how he managed

nightly rendezvous felt just

help feeling a twinge of guilt for the hassle Charles was going through trekking from the office to the Phoenix Tree Residence and then over to

it looks like they're pretty much out of moves. You

wide with curiosity. It was

and

was sure they would assume that Noelle was

no sign of payback from the duo coming

nevest

a private eye on Janet's case, so she's too

"She doesn't even know Janet. Why would she go snooping