Chapter 334

As soon as the call went through, Noelle broke down. "What on earth do you want, Michael Xanthos? Why are you still holding onto my mom when you're out there parading your relationship with Lia? Have you no shame?"

"Who do you think you are, talking to me like that, Noelle Xanthos?" Michael's menacing voice came through, causing her sobs to falter.

Michael couldn't be bothered to waste his breath on Noelle. With a scowl on his face, he tossed Emmie the phone and sat down on the couch. "She's your daughter; you talk to her!"

Emmie left her phone in Michael's car. "Don't worry, Elle. I just had a stomachache. It's nothing serious," she said weakly.

Noelle sobbed, "Mom, why don't you just go to court and file for divorce…"

Emmie's breath hitched. Michael wasn't someone she could easily cross. He still had a hold over her head. So, divorcing him was out of the question.

"Elle, let's not do this right now, okay? I'm going to get some rest. Be a good girl, okay?" Her voice was gentle