Chapter 308

Throughout the day, Quentin's temperature didn't rise, but it hovered around 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit. So, he was pretty miserable all day. Yet, Noelle didn't call or even text him. It was as if he didn't exist in her life at all.

After taking a hot shower, he lay down on the bed and couldn't help but pull her close. "You heartless woman!" he muttered bitterly.

When she woke up and found him sleeping next to her, Noelle froze, as she had no idea when he had returned. But she only stared at him for a while before she got out of bed and went to freshen up.

Quentin was already awake, but he just hadn't opened his eyes. He was waiting for her to say something or at least touch his forehead, but she didn't. He felt a cold, unsettling emptiness in his chest.

Noelle called John from the study to ask him how he was doing and said she'd visit him later. John was overjoyed, but he still said, "Elle, you don't have to come over if you're busy. There's nothing much going on here anyway."

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