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."

ended the call. She let out a sigh and glanced over at Charles. "It's

his phone and wrapped Noelle in a comforting hug. "I've

fine, really!" Noelle laughed and gently pushed Charles back, taking in the cramped living room-a stark

had a knack for showing up every evening like clockwork. She had no clue how he managed to slip by Janet's spies

rendezvous

the hassle Charles was going through trekking from the office to the Phoenix Tree Residence and then over to her place every single

like they're pretty much out of moves. You think they've figured

certain?" Noelle asked, her eyes wide with curiosity. It was

knew Winter and Jade like

her hand, and she was sure they would assume that Noelle was behind it all.

sign of payback from

nevest

let out a soft laugh and playfully tapped Noelle's nose. "Jade's got a private eye on Janet's case, so she's too

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