The Cherished Wife (Noelle and Charles) novel Chapter 601

"Hmm." Winter nodded, giving Suzy's hand a quick squeeze. "You understand me. I've got to stop by Xavier's company later, so I can't hang with you all. Just let me out at the next corner, okay?"

"Sure!"

Once Winter stepped out, sunglasses on and in disguise, Suzy's smile vanished. She settled into her seat, quiet as a mouse.

Jane noticed Suzy's quick switch from cheery to serious. "I thought you and Winter were close?"

Suzy turned to her. "Of course. You know that, right? We've always been super close!" However, as she spoke, her face told a different story.

Jane arched an eyebrow, sensing something off, but she was not about to dive into that drama. "Whatever's going on with you and Winter, just keep me out of it."

"Don't worry, Jane. I'm not one to start trouble. Besides, I'm Winter's pal. Everything I do, I do for Winter's sake."

Jane gave Suzy a long, hard look, shook her head a little, and dropped the topic.

They followed Ronald's car until they pulled up at a restaurant. Suzy and Jane got out without a word.

Ronald was leaning casually against his car door. He did not seem surprised to see just the two of them. "Come on. I've gotten us a table."

Seeing Ronald did not care to chat about Winter, the girls wisely kept quiet on the subject and quickly caught up to him.

"Mr. Wells, you're here?"