The Ashfords sent Noelle off like she was the black sheep of the family . As the driver , Max Steele , pulled away from the Ashford residence , Noelle glanced back at it . Three years ago , she'd entered that house under the same dazzling lights , and now , she was being driven out in such a wretched state . The car had barely left the gates when someone stopped them . Noelle looked out and noticed that it was Conner , who carried a trace of guilt on his face . After the car pulled to a stop , he came forward and leaned down to the open window . Then , he hesitantly asked , " How's your arm ? Do you need it treated ? " But Noelle didn't spare him a single glance . She simply fixed her eyes on the road ahead . " It's none of your business . " Conner inhaled sharply , then let out a slow breath . " At least let me clean it . " With that , he slipped into the backseat , pulled out a band - aid , and pressed it over the bleeding scrape . " You shouldn't have pushed Sab , " he murmured . Perhaps sorry for having lost his temper earlier yet not wanting that guilt to settle in either , he was shifting the focus and blaming it on Noelle instead . Noelle gave Conner a sidelong look but said nothing . By then , the car had gone beyond the Ashford residence gates , and she knew that she would never go back . When Noelle didn't respond , Conner continued , " I'll tag along . That way , Mary won't- " Mid - sentence , he caught himself and quickly corrected his words . " That way , Mrs. Spencer won't think we're trying to mistreat you . " Just as Max started driving again , Noelle stopped him and turned to Conner . " Don't bother , Caleb . Sabrina's pregnant and not stable yet . You should stay with her . " Besides , who knew when and if Sabrina would start throwing her manic fits again ? Conner's gaze reluctantly lingered on Noelle . In truth , he'd missed her over these past few days . In fact , she was on his mind even when he was laying beside Sabrina . " There's a doctor with her . She'll be fine , " he said . Just then , his phone rang with a call from none other than Sabrina . Since they were seated together in the backseat , Noelle could hear Sabrina's soft , whining voice complain Chapter 11 over the phone , " Where are you , Caleb ? I'm not feeling well , and I need a hug . " 2/2 Conner shifted toward the door and replied in a soft , gentle voice , " Stay there . I'll be right back . " He then hung up looking so apologetic that it made Noelle's stomach churn . She never needed that apology anyway . " I'm sorry . Sab's not feeling well , so I- " " Go , " Noelle said , cutting him off with a flick of her hand . " It's just a trip back to the Spencers . Don't bother seeing me off . " Conner - oblivious to her irritation - stepped out . Yet , he'd turn back every few paces , and in the end , he couldn't hold back and was soon leaning into the window again . " Take care of yourself while you're at the Spencers , Noelle . Once she's stable , I'll come back for you myself . " Noelle responded with a cold laugh . " Save it . Just think about taking care of your wife . " With that , Conner somewhat absent - mindedly returned to the Ashford residence . The doctor had already relayed the necessary precautions , and Yasmine was now supervising the housekeepers as they prepared some beetroot soup . At that moment , only Conner and Sabrina were in the bedroom . Sabrina nestled into Conner's arms , her voice carrying a soft sweetness as she suggestively said , " Caleb , I asked the doctor … She said it's fine and won't hurt the baby … " Before her pregnancy , they'd barely gone a night without sex , but it had stopped after she was found to be expecting . However , Sabrina wasn't used to it now and eagerly pressed against Conner's chest in a subtle invite . Conner hesitated before asking , " Did the doctor say so ? Are you sure it's okay ? " Upon sensing his imminent rejection , she gave a tiny , tearful pout . " I want to … and she said keeping the mother happy is important . " A few coaxing words were all it took to convince Conner . As Sabrina's husband now , he told himself that it was his duty . So , he bent down to kiss her and eased her back onto the bed . After their intimacy , with Conner dozing at her side , Sabrina quietly lifted her phone . Then , she snapped a picture of their entangled selves and silently sent it to Noelle . Chapter 12