The Officer's Runaway Wife & Secret Son novel Chapter 170

Clara rubbed her forehead.

The comparison was glaring.

Just a few months ago, her mother sang Rhys’s praises to anyone who would listen, calling him the perfect son-in-law—a devoted family man.

Noah understood the implication in Clara's mom's words but didn't take the bait. He glanced back at Clara leaning against the doorframe.

"You look much better today."

He had actually been worried that after the chaos yesterday, her condition might have deteriorated.

Clara's mom laughed. "Isn't that the truth? Thanks to friends like you looking out for her."

"It's the least I could do." Noah arranged the washed cherries on a plate and brought them out to the coffee table. "With her living alone here, it is worrying. Since I'm on the third floor, it's convenient for me to keep an eye out."

Clara's mom was stunned.

"You live downstairs?"

Clara explained, "He's a long-time tenant here. It's just a coincidence."

Noah smiled and handed her the reddest, largest cherry.

"Yes, it really is a coincidence."

He had intended to leave after dropping off the fruit, but Clara's mom refused to let him go, insisting he stay for lunch so she, as an elder, could properly thank him.

Noah didn't protest too much. He naturally stayed and started helping out in the kitchen.

Clara's mom looked at Noah and liked him more and more.

Good-looking, good job, speaks politely and gently, and most importantly, he had helped her daughter with such a massive favor.

However she thought about it, this situation definitely wasn't simple!

So, during the meal, Clara's mom began the interrogation.

"How old is Dr. Carter this year?"

"Mrs. Bridges, you can just call me Noah. I'm a few years older than Clara; I'm twenty-nine."

"Twenty-nine is good. Mature and steady. Is your family local? How many people in your family?"

"My parents are abroad year-round. I'm an only child. I've been working at Brighton City General Hospital since I returned to the country."

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