Chapter 532

Noelle nodded. "Yes."

She lowered her eyes but couldn't hide the sadness in them.

Why did she have to be born into a family like this? Why did Emmie have to end up with a man like Michael, someone she couldn't seem to shake off?

Emmie noticed the look on her daughter's face but didn't mention it. Instead, she asked, "How's work been lately? Are you too tired?"

Emmie's delicate features radiated concern and warmth as she reached out and lovingly stroked Noelle's head.

Noelle felt a lump in her throat and had to take a deep breath to push back the emotion. "I'm fine. You need to take care of yourself."

She picked up a glass of juice and took a small sip, using the motion to hide the moisture in her eyes.

Not far away, a well-dressed couple entered the restaurant.

Lia noticed Emmie and Noelle right away.

She wasn't sure if Michael had seen them too, but she simply tightened her grip on his arms as they sat down at their table.

With a coy smile, she said, "Michael, I've been feel