Chapter 206

Chapter 206 Chapter 206 “Grandpa’s in the hospital. I have to go see him!” Noelle said, grabbing her car keys and heading forthe door. However, Charles grabbed her hand. “Hold on. I’ll come with you!”

“There’s no need.” Noelle pulled away. “If you show up now, the Shaw family might get the wrongidea. They’re the ones who upset Grandpa so much that he ended up in the hospital. It’s because ofthis whole mess with the shares. I have to sort this out!” The thought of her grandpa being in thehospital because of her made Noelle’s heart ache.

Charles’s eyes sparkled with concern, yet he held her hand tighter. “That’s exactly why I should bethere.”

“But…” Noelle had her reasons for not wanting Charles to come. She was afraid he would getcaught up in the family drama, just like Simon did before. The Shaws would latch onto Charles, andhe would never hear the end of it.

Noelle knew her parents all too well. They were definitely the type to stir up trouble.

“No more ‘buts‘. I’m coming with you. I’ll just wait downstairs. I won’t come up!” Charles hurriedupstairs, threw on his jacket, and led a stunned Noelle out the door.

He gently guided Noelle into the car’s front seat, quickly started the engine, and zoomed off to thehospital.

Charles found a hidden spot to park. Noticing Noelle’s nervousness as she reached for the door, hecaught her hand. “Nelly.”

Noelle looked back, worried. “Is there anything else?”

“Just be careful, okay? Call me if you need anything!” Charles gave Noelle’s hand a reassuring pat.Remember, you’ve always got me!”

“Okay!” Noelle’s heart felt warm as she nodded. “Charles, once Grandpa’s better, I’ll introduce youto him!” Charles gave her a small smile and gently ruffled her hair. “I thought you’d want me to meetyour maternal grandfather first!” He gazed at her fondly.

Noelle paused, puzzled. “Why?”

“Just go,” Charles said with a shake of his head.

“Alright!”

Noelle stepped out of the car, gave Charles one last look, then hurried into the hospital.

She reached the emergency room and saw the Shaw family waiting outside. Jade saw Noelle firstand charged at her, slapping her face. “You piece of trash! Look at what you’ve done! You’ve sentyour grandpa to the hospital with a stroke!”

Noelle did not see the slap coming. Holding her cheek, she stared at Jade, her eyes wide withshock. “I have no idea what you mean. What’s happened to Grandpa?”

All Noelle could think about was her grandpa and what might have happened to him. She did nothave the patience to deal with Jade right then.

+25 BONUS Chapter 206 Jade was fuming. “You don’t know? How did you trick Grandpa into giving you all his shares? You’renothing but trouble. What are you up to?” Jade raised her hand to strike again, but Noelle was readythis time. She caught Jade’s hand, her gaze icy. “I’ve always respected you because you’re mymom and you took care of me. But I see now that you never deserved that respect, because you’venever really seen me as your daughter.”

With a strong shove, Noelle pushed Jade away. “It was Grandpa’s choice to give me the shares.Why are you fighting with him about it? Don’t think I don’t know what you’ve done to him. I can’t dealwith this now. Step aside!”