The Cherished Wife

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the Noelie put it that way, Samuel could only let out a resigned sign and gently pat her hand “Don’t you worry, kiddo. Your grandpa’s got your back. And if you’ve got a thing for that Javer, I see what I can do…

“Grandpal” Noelle cut him off her head shaking just a bit. “Fool me once, shame on your fool me twice, stame on me. I know that much. Besides, he’s spoiled goods now. I’m done with

Then there Our Noelle knows her worth!” 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!”

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 Samuel’s protective stance, they were all second–guessing

sade cought sight of Samuel holding Noelle’s 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. “Xavier, are you having second thoughts?” she asked, her voice laced with accusation.

Javer’s attention snapped back to Winter, her eyes wide and pleading. His heart softened, and he gently took her hand, shaking his head. “Not 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. “Im just worried about what your grandpa might think…

Don’t sweat it Winter out in, her voice brimming with confidence. “Grandpa 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 “Dad, 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 wouldn’t show. Luckily for you, grandpa’s got a soft spot for you. Good thing you made it

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Samuel bristled at Julian’s words, his eyes narrowing. “I’m the one who asked Noelle to come straight to me. Got a problem with that?”

“Look, I’m not trying to stir things up,” Julian stammered. “I just didn’t want Noelle to feel embarrassed again, you know, after what happened last time…”

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.

Noelle’s face turned a shade paler, her fingers tightening around Samuel’s arm. Samuel felt it, and his blood boiled. “Today’s my birthday party, and here’s Noelle, my darling

granddaughter. How could she possibly be an embarrassment? What kind of father are you? Hmph!”

With a thump of his cane, Samuel shot Julian a withering look, then turned to Noelle with a reassuring smile. “Don’t you worry, Noelle. Grandpa’s got your back. No one’s gonna push you around like before. Remember, if something’s tainted, we toss it out.”

“What are you saying, Father?” Julian’s face twisted into an ugly scowl.

Jade and Winter weren’t 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 Grandpa’s birthday.

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