Wife 32
The Cherished Wife
Chapter 32
the Noelie put it that way, Samuel could only let out a resigned sign and gently pat her hand âDonât
you worry, kiddo. Your grandpaâs got your back. And if youâve got a thing for that Javer, I see what I
can doâ¦
âGrandpalâ Noelle cut him off her head shaking just a bit. âFool me once, shame on your fool me
twice, stame on me. I know that much. Besides, heâs spoiled goods now. Iâm done with
Then there Our Noelle knows her worth!â Samuel was proud that Noelle was not letting it get to her.
However, he was not letting Winter and Xavier get away with pulling a stunt like ma Tige them to
apologize to you and clear up the whole mess!â
Hand in hand, Samuel led Noelle downstairs, where all the guests were buzzing with curiosity
scout the girl he was with
The recent scandal had not gone unnoticed. All this time, the Shaw family was known for Miss
Wieter, with no mention of a Miss Noelle. After the last bit of gossip hit the airwaves, rerne stared
whispering about Noelle being a secret child. Now, with Samuelâs protective stance, they were all
secondâguessing
sade cought sight of Samuel holding Noelleâs hand. At that moment, it was like she could breame
fire. Her eyes, which were filled with venom, were fixed on Noelle, as if trying to laser a hole night
through her
Winters face was a storm cloud of gloom. It only darkened when she saw how her grandpa was
Sosing over Noelle A pang of jealourd twisted in her chest. She turned, catching Javers gaze
lingering on Noelle, and her heart sank further into bitterness. âXavier, are you having second
thoughts?â she asked, her voice laced with accusation.
Javerâs attention snapped back to Winter, her eyes wide and pleading. His heart softened, and he
gently took her hand, shaking his head. âNot at all. Choosing to be with you is the best sepsion he
ever made. But Winter, about Noelle today.
He trailed off, unsure of how to explain his concem. Noelle stood out with her cool elegance next to
Samuel, and Xavier could not help but be captivated. Still he knew his commitment wo to Winter.
âIm just worried about what your grandpa might thinkâ¦
Donât sweat it Winter out in, her voice brimming with confidence. âGrandpa will come around. He
has to
Noelle was helping Samuel down the stairs. Across the room, Jade was signaling frantically to
Juan, who humed over âDad, Noeller he called out.
Julian was iced that Noelle had shown up early and gone straight to the old man, but he had bigger
fish to fry Noelle, I was starting to think you wouldnât show. Luckily for you, grandpaâs got a soft spot
for you. Good thing you made it
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âWhatâs that supposed to mean?â Samuel bristled at Julianâs words, his eyes narrowing. âIâm the
one who asked Noelle to come straight to me. Got a problem with that?â
âLook, Iâm not trying to stir things up,â Julian stammered. âI just didnât want Noelle to feel
embarrassed again, you know, after what happened last timeâ¦â
His words trailed off as Samuel fixed him with a piercing stare. Julian had already spilled the beans,
and now the whole room buzzed with whispers of that recent scandal.
Winter stood a little way off, smirking at Noelle as if she had won the lottery.
Noelleâs face turned a shade paler, her fingers tightening around Samuelâs arm. Samuel felt it, and
his blood boiled. âTodayâs my birthday party, and hereâs Noelle, my darling
granddaughter. How could she possibly be an embarrassment? What kind of father are you?
Hmph!â
With a thump of his cane, Samuel shot Julian a withering look, then turned to Noelle with a
reassuring smile. âDonât you worry, Noelle. Grandpaâs got your back. No oneâs gonna push you
around like before. Remember, if somethingâs tainted, we toss it out.â
âWhat are you saying, Father?â Julianâs face twisted into an ugly scowl.
Jade and Winter werenât looking too pleased either, shooting daggers at Noelle with their eyes.
Noelle just narrowed her eyes, pretending not to notice. She would not have bothered showing up if
it had not been for Grandpaâs birthday.
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