Chapter 608

Quentin didn't deny it.

Noelle's chest tightened as she remembered that day in Ocean City when Christian had said Gillian deserved to be slapped. Now, it all made sense.

At the time, she had sarcastically asked him if he would treat her the same way once he got tired of her.

His response had been, "Do you think I'm tired of her, and that's why I did it?"

Now she understood. Christian had known all along that it was Quentin who had called Gillian to Ocean City.

A wave of frustration swelled in Noelle's chest. Her fingers clenched tightly as the memory of Christian's sweet words clashed with the thought of him being with Gillian. Bitterness gnawed at her.

Just then, the door opened again, and a strong, steady figure entered. His gaze swept silently over the two men in the room before he walked straight to the bed.

"Elle?"

"Clement!" At the sight of him, Noelle's eyes brimmed with tears.

"Let's go home," Clement said as he turned and carefully lifted her onto his back. Noelle res