Chapter 1005

“Okay,” Julian said with a nod, even before Noel completed his sentence. He was probably annoyed with Noel. Noel smiled bitterly. He did something he shouldn’t have done. It was right of Mr. Fulcher to be annoyed with him. To his surprise, Cecilia refused to let him go. “Mommy, where are you going?” Her words stopped Noel dead in his tracks. “I…” Before Noel could say anything further, Cecilia pulled her wrist out of Shiloh’s grasp and clung to Noel. Her touch made him feel like he was being thrown into a furnace. His entire body burned as he stood stock-still, staring at Julian. Embarrassing. Noel felt utterly and completely embarrassed. He shoved Cecilia away, and said defensively, “Mr. Fulcher, please don’t misunderstand. Ms. Jarvis sees me as her mother. She’s not…” “I know.” Julian pulled Cecilia back gently, and pressed her down on the stool. He said firmly, “Sit still and let the doctor check on you.” With that, he gave Noel a look and dismissed the latter. Shiloh