The Cherished Wife (Noelle and Charles) novel Chapter 831

Charles gave Peter a reassuring pat on the shoulder before allowing him to enter.

Once inside, Peter found a seat and sat down. "Mom."

Nancy's expression shifted. "Mr. Lennon, it would be better if you just called me Ms. Nancy," she replied calmly. The way he had initially addressed her as "Mom" clearly made her uncomfortable.

However, her composure kept her from voicing anything harsher. "Go ahead. Tell me what brings you here today. Since you managed to persuade Charlie, it must be quite important."

Peter nodded, accepting the teacup that Noelle handed him. He gave a polite nod. "Yes, Ms. Nancy. I asked to meet you today because of Tania."

At the mention of Tania, Nancy's hand trembled slightly as she pressed her lips together.

Her face clouded with unease as she stared at Peter. "You and Tania ended things three years ago. I remember you two divorced."

"No, we didn't get a divorce," Peter said, his tone urgent but measured out of respect for Nancy's position.

His words startled not only Nancy but also Charles and Noelle.

Peter exhaled and set the teacup down. "In fact, Tania and I never went through with it."

"That's impossible," Nancy murmured, her voice trembling slightly as memories of Tania's heartache flooded her mind.

She took a deep breath to steady herself. "Even if you didn't divorce back then, you've been separated for three years. By law, that's enough for her to request a divorce. And we all know what happened.

"Peter will find it easier to speak freely without us there. Come on, let's take a walk," Charles reassured her.

Charles was not worried. He knew Nancy well—she was reasonable and understanding. Nothing would happen. Plus, despite being ruthless toward others, Peter would not hurt Nancy.

Noelle sighed but nodded. "Alright, let's go look for Teresa and have a chat."

With Charles and Noelle gone, the tension in the room eased. Peter poured Nancy a fresh cup of tea, and then continued his explanation.

"There were misunderstandings between Tania and me back then. I admit that I didn't get there in time when she was in trouble. But it wasn't because I didn't care or that I didn't want her. I tried to explain everything, but by the time I returned, she was already gone."

His voice softened, laced with emotion. "I never wanted things to end with Tania, Ms. Nancy."