Chapter 367


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    Noelle poured a cup of coffee and handed it to Winter. “I haven’t been feeling great, so I’ll skip the


    wine. Sisters are supposed to stick together through thick and thin too, right? Let’s have coffee


    instead!” Noelle lifted her cup. “Here’s to my sister and brother–inw. I wish you two a joyful


    marriage and a lifetime of happiness together! May you be blessed with children soon!”


    Noelle’s voice was calm and sincere. She really was happy for Winter and Xavier.


    However, Winter could not shake off her difort. No matter what Noelle said, it felt like a jab to


    her. Clutching her cup, Winter stared at Noelle, trying to read between the lines of her calm


    expression.


    Noelle quirked an eyebrow. “Aren’t you going to drink, Sis?”


    Winter lifted her head and sipped her coffee. “Thanks for the blessing, Little Sis. You gave me


    something you love, so I promise to keep it safe and sound. No one’s going to steal it away.”


    Noelle’s frown showed she was not quite happy with what Winter said.


    Charles was not happy either. He squinted his eyes, and a cold aura emanated from him, making


    almost everyone nearby shiver.


    All eyes turned to Noelle.


    Caught off guard, Noelle chuckled softly.


    on tight and never letting go!” After saying Course. We’ve got to take care of our treasures by


    holding


    she sat down, not talking to Winter anymore. Instead, she turned to Samuel, who looked pretty


    mad. She patted his hand gently. “Grandpa, you’re going to have some coffee, right?”


    Samuel snapped out of it, saw Noelle’s grin, and eased up. “That’s my girl. Pour some coffee for


    your Grandpa and Granddad.” If Noelle was not bothered, he figured he should not be either.


    “Winter, why don’t you and Xavier go say hi to the other guests?”


    After Winter and Xavier left, looking a bit upset, Samuel let out a sigh. “Sorry you had to go through


    that.” However, Noelle just smiled. “There’s nothing to be sorry about. My favorite people are all


    here. What’s there to feel sorry for?” She beamed at the three men.


    Samuel and Sebastian shared a smile, though the Charles, did you catch that? All these things near


    the table are Noelle’s favorites.”


    seemed a bit stuck. They turned to Charles and said,


    “Yes, Grandpa and Granddad are the most special to Noelle!” Charles replied with a gentle voice,


    but he sounded a bit helpless too. He looked over at Noelle, and she looked back. Once their eyes


    met, they just could not look away.


    At another table, Rowena and Teresa sat with other kids from their ss. They had all seen what


    happened and started to whisper to each other. “Don’t you think there’s


    those sisters are acting?”


    “What’s so odd? Didn’t you all hear the rumors?”


    “What rumors?”


    something odd about the way


    “Anyway, who’s that guy sitting with Noelle? He’s so young and really good–looking. I bet there’s no


    one


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    else here ás handsome as he is. And it seems like they’re all a bit scared of him.”


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    While the others were talking, they noticed Rowena and Teresa munching on pistachios and not


    joining in. They leaned in and asked, “Why aren’t you two saying anything? Aren’t you Noelle’s best


    friends? What’s the deal with that guy and Noelle?”


    Rowena and Teresa looked at each other and raised their eyebrows. Rowena giggled and said, “Did


    you see that guy just now? Even Winter’s husband, Xavier, says his name with so much respect.


    And you know what? I heard Xavier doesn’t even have an uncle. Remember at thest school


    reunion, everyone was talking about Winter signing with somepany? Didn’t you hear Winter


    say that guy was her husband’s uncle?”


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