Semua Bab The Cherished Wife: Bab 1081 - Bab 1090

Charles smiled faintly and led Noelle to sit beside Henry and Nancy. Just as they settled in, the door opened. Chloe, Jordy, and Anna arrived.As soon as Anna spotted Charles, she excitedly wriggled out of Jordy's arms. She dashed over to Charles and grabbed his pant leg before climbing onto his lap. "Uncle Charles!""Hey, Anna," Charles greeted her warmly. There was an uncommon smile gracing his face. He reached out and pinched her cheek gently.Anna giggled and suddenly turned her curious gaze toward Noelle, as if discovering something fascinating. "Oh, who's this pretty lady?" Anna blinked her big eyes and clapped her hands. "This pretty lady looks like Ms. Kelly. But this lady is prettier!"The innocent remarks of a child were usually taken lightly, but because Noelle and Kelly looked strikingly similar, it was hard not to draw comparisons.Everyone present, except for Charles, froze momentarily and instinctively turned to look at Noelle. Even Henry and Nancy exchanged subtle

"Ms. Anderson, why are you still standing? Come, take a seat!" Noelle said with the poise of a hostess, her gentle smile directed at Kelly. "There's a spot over there."Kelly glanced awkwardly at Maxwell, seeking some kind of support. Maxwell was clearly fuming, but Noelle's brazen confidence caught even him off guard, leaving him momentarily speechless.Noelle's demeanor remained calm and friendly, making it difficult for Maxwell or Kelly to create a scene. Meanwhile, Clarisse, who had remained silent throughout the gathering, could not help but fix her sharp gaze on Noelle.Noticing the attention, Noelle lifted her head and met Clarisse's eyes. A flicker of surprise crossed Noelle's face before she responded with a polite smile. Clarisse furrowed her brow but ultimately chose to remain silent.Clarisse was acutely aware of her precarious position within the Hoffmans. She understood that Charles now held significant influence in the family, even with Maxwell still nominally in cha

"I'm not leaving! Seth and I are staying here—his father is still here!"Kelly's defiant words drew Grant's piercing gaze toward the child. His dark, intense eyes locked onto Seth, who instinctively clung to Kelly's skirt in fear as he hid behind her. "Mommy, I'm scared," Seth whimpered."Seth, don't be afraid. That's your uncle. Be good." Kelly knelt to comfort him. "Grant, you can see for yourself—Seth needs to stay here. He...""His father?" Grant's tone was razor-sharp. "Didn't you say back then that his father was someone unknown?" His eyes narrowed with disapproval. "The Anderson family doesn't lack the means to raise a child. Pack your things and come home with me immediately.""Mr. Anderson," Maxwell interjected, rising from his seat with deliberate authority. "Guests are guests. It's late, and there's no need to rush, is there?"With a subtle signal to the butler, he continued, "They say good timing is everything. Tonight happens to be the Hoffmans' family dinner. Mr. And

After Grant spoke those final words, he walked out of Kelly's room without looking back. Left alone, Kelly slumped onto the couch, clutching Seth tightly in her arms. Her expression was a mix of despair and helplessness as she gazed blankly ahead.Outside the room, Grant paused for a moment while standing by the door. His sharp features betrayed no emotion before he finally made his way toward his own room. However, as he approached, he was met with an unexpected sight.Noelle stood there with her back to him, pacing anxiously. Her silhouette, framed in the dim light, exuded both elegance and unease. It was clear she had been waiting for him.Sensing his presence, Noelle turned around abruptly. Her lips parted slightly as she hesitated, then softly greeted him, "Unc—Mr. Anderson…"Grant's deep, piercing eyes flickered briefly, and a faint smile curled his lips. "Mrs. Hoffman."Noelle's gaze dimmed for a moment, but she forced a small smile. "Mr. Anderson, could we talk?"Grant ra

"What a sweet talker." Charles pinched Noelle's nose lightly, his heart melting at her kitten-like playfulness. "You're being so charming—are you about to ask me for a favor?""My Charlie is always the clever one!" Noelle giggled, standing on tiptoe to kiss his chin. Then, she smiled mischievously and said, "Grant."Charles' eyes narrowed. "You want me to look into him?"Noelle nodded, letting out a soft sigh. "He looks so much like my Uncle Joshua. I mean, he's right—there's nothing strange about a few people resembling each other in a world this big. But…"She hesitated, her voice quieter now. "Kelly and I already look so similar. And now, Grant bears a big resemblance to my Uncle Joshua. Charlie, don't you think it's all too much of a coincidence?""You're saying you want me to figure out if there's a deeper connection between Grant, Kelly, and you?""Yes," Noelle replied, her lips curving into a faint smile, though her eyes revealed a trace of unease. "I don't want to jump to