Chapter 498

Noelle paused for a moment when she saw Christian.

"It's you! What are you doing here?"

Having just missed Emmie again, Noelle's spirits were low. As she spoke, her long lashes trembled slightly, masking a trace of sadness.

Christian noticed something was off with her. Tilting his head, his glassy eyes studied her curiously. "Babe, who made you cry? What's wrong?"

He frowned, concern knitting his brow.

Noelle took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. His words nearly broke through her defenses, sending waves of emotion crashing over her.

"It's nothing," she said, turning away to hide her vulnerability.

Christian placed his hands on her shoulders, gently but firmly turning her back to face him.

His gaze was warm and comforting, his forehead almost touching hers. "Come on, tell me who upset you? Your husband will take care of it."

Noelle quickly shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes before spilling over.

She was too caught up in her emotions to notice the word he'd u