Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Cherished Wife: Kabanata 1381 - Kabanata 1390

After receiving Charles' approval, the manager quickly instructed the staff to prepare. The larger private room on the east side was ready in no time. The group moved en masse, with Charles carrying Anna in one arm and holding Noelle's hand with the other.They led the way, while the Smith family followed behind, whispering among themselves."Sean, you're familiar with this Charles, right? What's he like? Is he good to Noelle?" Yisroel asked.Sean could not help but roll his eyes. "He's good, very good." If Charles was not, would this meeting even have been arranged? Would he have gone to such lengths to advocate for Noelle?Still, since the question came from Yisroel, Sean answered more seriously, "Charles is incredibly devoted. Back when Noelle and I barely knew each other, whenever she faced difficulties, it was always Charles who stepped in to help."Yisroel nodded as he was visibly pleased. "Good, good. That's all I need to hear. I was worried this young man might be unfaithf

Sean chuckled. "Charles, come outside and spar with me."Charles narrowed his eyes and glanced at Noelle. Seeing her give him a reassuring nod, he rose from his seat and scooped Anna into his arms.Once Charles and Sean stepped out, the expansive private room suddenly felt quiet and empty, leaving only Harrison and Noelle.All of Harrison's usual sternness seemed to dissolve in Noelle's presence. He shifted uneasily in his chair, and his posture betrayed his discomfort. "Noelle—""Mr. Smith," Noelle interrupted, her tone calm but firm. She pressed her lips together before continuing, "I understand what you wish to say. I'm glad the Smith family members seem to like me very much."Harrison nodded. There was a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "They really do like you.""But Mr. Smith, just because they like me doesn't mean I can casually call someone my grandparents, uncles, or aunts.""We're your family, Noelle," Harrison said earnestly.Noelle lifted her head, her gaze unwavering.

Yisroel, having just stepped off the plane, immediately heard about the situation from his daughter-in-law. He ordered his people to find out where Harrison was dining without delay and rushed over as soon as he got the address. "Just look at you! At your age, you're still running around doing God knows what! You're completely irresponsible!""Dad!" Harrison frowned. "What have I done that's irresponsible?""How dare you ask me this? You left for Capiton 25 years ago. What exactly have you been up to there?" Yisroel's frustration flared as he glared at Harrison."Don't think I'm clueless about your antics. I just didn't want to waste my energy dealing with you. Let me make this clear—Noelle must be acknowledged and brought back into the Smith family. That's non-negotiable. As for that woman, Shirley, she'll never be accepted by us—ever!"Yisroel's tone was resolute and left no room for debate. "If you insist on clinging to that woman, don't blame me for casting you out and cutting

"He's still in the operating room!" Hayes rubbed his temples, then patted Sean's shoulder. "Why are you here?""With something this serious happening to Uncle Harrison, how could I not come? But…" Sean's gaze shifted to Fran and Shirley. "What exactly happened?"Shirley appeared completely dazed, unsure of why she was even at the hospital. This could have been the perfect opportunity to escape the Smith family and Harrison, yet she stayed.Fran glanced at Shirley's distraught expression before turning back. "Mr. Harrison's heart hasn't been in good condition for years. He sustained a serious injury over 20 years ago—right in the area of his heart. That time, he suffered massive blood loss and nearly died on the operating table."It was only thanks to his strong will to live that he pulled through, but ever since then, his heart has been weak, and he requires long-term medication. The doctors warned that he couldn't endure stress; otherwise, the episodes would become more frequent."

"It shouldn't be anything serious," Sean remarked nonchalantly. His lack of concern for Shirley was evident. He could not muster any sympathy for her. He patted Charles on the shoulder. "Want to talk?"Charles nodded. "I'll find you in a bit.""Alright! I've got some things to handle anyway."After Sean left, Charles and Noelle exchanged a glance. Charles reached out and gently squeezed Noelle's hand. She responded with a reassuring smile before walking over to Shirley, who was sitting on the floor and staring blankly ahead as if Noelle did not even exist.Noelle noticed Shirley's lips moving silently, as though she was muttering something incomprehensible.She crouched down to meet Shirley's gaze. Shirley's eyes suddenly widened in alarm, and she scrambled back a few steps as her face paled with fear. "D-Don't come near me," she stammered.Noelle frowned. "Shirley?"Shirley froze momentarily, her vacant stare flickering with recognition. She blinked, and her thoughts snapped ba