Chapter 79

That was why Noelle could be brought down by Quentin's gentle gaze and soothing tone.

Quentin's hand clasped around hers as he gave her a serious look. "Elle, promise me you won't be with John."

This was his only request.

In the three years they had been married, Quentin hadn't realized how much Noelle meant to him. He had taken her for granted, believing she would always be with him whether he needed her or not.

He couldn't care less about her until he realized someone else had set their eyes on her. That was when he started fearing he might lose her.

At that moment, he knew without a doubt that he did not want to lose her.

Noelle's heart skipped a beat. Quentin seemed to mean every word he said, and he sounded like he was pleading with her. She was admittedly shocked to the core.

Quentin could be fooling her right now with such sentimental talk. Not wanting to let herself hope, Noelle pulled away from his grip and walked to the window. "John and I aren't like that. I don't th