Noelle sneered, as she couldn't understand why so many girls were so easily impressed by such superficial gestures. "Since you've achieved your goal, you can go now, Mr. Lowe," she said sharply, descending the stairs.Quentin was at a loss for words. He couldn't believe she'd think he was just putting on a show. It felt like a punch to the gut."Elle!" He caught up to her and seized her arm, forcing her to stop in her tracks and face him. "Elle, I swear that I'm doing this from the heart! None of this is just for show!"Noelle didn't want to hear it. Her brows knitted as she tried to pull away, but she couldn't break free. In the end, he scooped her up and carried her back to the RV.Quentin laid her on the bed and bent down to take off her shoes. "You must be exhausted after a whole day of exams. Lie down and get some rest!" He then poured her a glass of water and handed it to her. "Here, have some water!"He acted as if he was a devoted husband tending to his wife. Yet, his kind
Noelle's gaze was ice-cold as she swatted Quentin's hand away. "Mr. Lowe, your 24 hours are now Ms. Cadwell's, not mine," she said with biting sarcasm before heading out. She had already called a cab, and her ride was almost here.His breath caught in his throat. He hurried after her, seizing her arm. "Elle, are you upset with me about what I said? I know I didn't consider your feelings, but Xyla's life is on the line! She might be in grave danger if I miss a call!" "So, my problems don't matter to you, huh?" she snapped, tears glistening in her eyes. Quentin froze. Looking into his eyes, she continued, "To be honest, I know I've just been filling Xyla's role for the past three years. So, please don't make the same mistake again. After I'm done with my exams today, let's finalize our divorce." Noelle took a deep breath before turning to leave.Quentin was silent for a moment. Then, he strode forward, seizing her arm to prevent her from leaving. Without hesitation, he cupped her f
Noelle was staring at her phone. Quentin walked over and noticed she was browsing through travel information about Cleaveland. "I heard the food there is very popular right now. How about we go try some?" he asked, sliding into the seat next to her. He wanted to show her just how much he loved her and remind her just how important she was to him through this trip to Cleaveland. He hoped this trip would rekindle her feelings for him.Noelle was caught off guard. Then, she looked up, a smile playing on her lips. "Are you sure you won't just abandon me in Cleaveland and rush back to check on Xyla if the hospital calls?" Her eyes were bright but held a touch of irony and doubt as she stared at him. Quentin hesitated for a moment before responding, "Her condition is stable now, so there shouldn't be any problems."Noelle smiled. "But what if something goes wrong?"Quentin fell silent, his expression growing solemn. If something went wrong, he would definitely hurry back. "Forget it
“Is this for me?" Quentin's heart leaped. He was about to reach for the wallet, but Noelle snatched it away. "Nope," she responded coolly, without looking up. She carefully placed the wallet and the bag into the suitcase compartment. Quentin inhaled sharply. It was clear to him now who the wallet was meant for. Suppressing his anger, he tried to speak calmly, "I'm your husband, Elle."Noelle arched her brow. "I would've forgotten about that if you hadn't mentioned it, Mr. Lowe." Then, she clicked the suitcase shut and set it aside. His brows drew together in a tight frown. He was well aware that his constant letdowns had led her to say that, but it still didn't sit well with him. Looking at him calmly, she said, "I've had plenty of time to think things through these past three days in Cleaveland. I've given you one last chance, and you blew it. So, it's time to keep your promise, Quentin. Let's get a divorce!"Quentin's gaze hardened as he looked at her. "So, you're leaving m
Martin, pleasantly surprised, accepted the gifts and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Lowe!" Noelle smiled. "You're welcome."Then, she answered the phone, her smile broadening. "Yeah, I've just arrived, Johnnie. I had a great time," she said as she fished out the gift she'd bought for John. Noelle wanted to have a courier drop it off for him later.Before she could hang up the phone, the gift slipped from her grasp and landed in Quentin's hands. Noelle gasped and turned her head. Quentin held the gift with pure disdain. With a casual flick of his wrist, he sent the wallet flying. It sailed from the second floor, bouncing off the wall and landing with a thud on the ground. Noelle's breath caught in her throat. "Quentin Lowe!" She immediately hung up the phone and rushed downstairs to retrieve the wallet. Her temper flared when she picked it up. There was no way she could give this to John then. The leather was scuffed and damaged. "Why the hell did you do that, Quentin?" Noelle stood
Quentin got out of the car, strode over to the Volkswagen Sagitar, yanked open the driver's door, and pulled Noelle out. "Get in my car!"He shoved her into the passenger seat and tossed the keys to the Volkswagen Sagitar to a security guard. "Could you please drive this to my doorstep? Thanks a lot." Then, he climbed into his car, started the engine, and sped out of the neighborhood. Noelle took a deep breath. "Don't expect me to thank you, Quentin!"Quentin almost scoffed. "I just don't want you to meet an untimely end before you even get to see your mom, Noelle. I'm not expecting you to thank me!"Tension filled the car, and he decided to keep his mouth shut. And just like that, the couple arrived at Dragfort Hospital. From a distance, he spotted a slender figure standing at the hospital entrance. Quentin drove over, and the both of them got out of the car. "Mom!" Noelle rushed up to Emmie. "What's wrong? Are you okay?"Emmie's face was pale, and she was clutching her abdo
Emmie didn't want her daughter to worry about her. Michael's car promptly drove away. Emmie took a deep breath, hung up the phone, and left the bedroom. Standing in the hallway, she called out, "Elle, Quentin!"Noelle was on the couch in the living room upstairs, unable to sleep because she was worried about Emmie. Noelle didn't want to disturb her, so she scrolled through the news on her phone. However, she stumbled upon a news article about Michael lavishly celebrating Lia's birthday. The way he looked at her made it seem as though Lia was his lawfully wedded wife. Her heart ached as she watched Michael put his arm around Lia's slender waist as they sliced the cake together. "Mom must've been devastated," she thought. Perhaps her mother had fallen ill because of them. Just then, Emmie's voice rang out from downstairs. Noelle immediately set her phone down and rushed downstairs. "Mom!" Quentin followed close behind. Noelle rushed up to Emmie and asked with concern, "Is your s
"It's been ages. Why don't you have a chat with Mr. Callahan?" Just then, Michael walked over, draped his arm around Emmie's shoulder, and smiled affectionately. He then pulled out a chair and sat down.At that moment, both Emmie and Elijah were rooted to the spot. Leonard had invited him to a reunion with their former classmates, but he hadn't expected to see Michael and Emmie there. The joy Elijah had felt when he first saw Emmie vanished the moment Michael showed up.Michael's assistant brought in a few bottles of fine wine. Michael gestured for him to pour everyone a glass, "There's no need to be shy. We're all from Collinview University, after all. So, that makes us friends, no matter where we are. Let's enjoy tonight to the fullest!"Emmie clenched her fists. It was clear to her now that Michael had set this whole thing up. He had deliberately invited Elijah and brought her here to put them on the spot."Let's get this party started!" an older classmate exclaimed, rising to h