Semua Bab The Cherished Wife: Bab 1811 - Bab 1820

Charles was speechless.He peered through the car window, his gaze locked onto the three women across the street. When he saw Rowena's hands still on Noelle's shoulders, his eyes practically blazed, "Tell your friend to get her hands off!""I..." Noelle glanced to the side and caught Rowena's hand, which was fidgeting on her. "Stop that!""Ooh, pretty girl, who are you talking to?" Noelle rolled her eyes, but Teresa jumped in quickly, "Is that Charles? Noelle, it's getting late. Did he come to pick you up? I wonder if he's eaten yet. Maybe you should invite him to join us for a bite?"Noelle peered across the street, her throat suddenly dry, and spoke into the phone, "Come on over, then!"Charles, phone in hand, watched Noelle from across the street. Teresa's words made him smile a bit, and he stepped out of his car, striding across the road with his long legs.Those days, Charles dressed in comfy clothes, like light gray instead of his usual black, to be gentle with the kids.

"You know you can always come to me," Charles said, joining in the conversation.Noelle was so annoyed she could not speak, but one look at Charles's deep, dark eyes and her anger melted away. She just sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Charles, you're becoming such a cling-on!""Is it so bad that I want to be close to you?" Charles asked with a light smile. "Don't forget your seatbelt!" He reached over to help her with the seatbelt, but Noelle was faster, clicking it into place herself. Then she peered past Charles to a car across the street. "That's Mr. Parker's car. Teresa told me there was nothing between them!"Noelle could not resist trying to get a better look, but Charles stepped in front of her. "It's way too early to worry about that," he said.He thought about how little time they had together already. How could he let anyone else take up the precious moments he should be spending with his beloved?Noelle wanted to look again, but Charles just drove off, ignoring her prot

"Aunt, I'm a big boy!"Bran made a serious face and let go of Noelle's leg.Seth let go of Noelle's leg, too, "Aunt, I'm a big boy as well!"Their tiny voices were so sweet and funny.However, those two adorable kids were determined to be big boys and take their baths.Noelle looked at Charles with a frown, "They're just little, why be so strict? And what's wrong with me helping them with their baths?""Boys and girls are different!" Charles said with a scowl, his eyebrows all twisted up, looking really upset, "You just can't be the one to bathe these two little ones.""So what do we do?" Noelle asked, throwing her hands up, thinking Charles was being way too silly with his jealousy. The kids were only three or four. They did not know anything about boys and girls being different.Bran and Seth looked at Charles too, their faces asking, 'what do we do now?'Charles's frown was so intense it looked like he could catch flies with it. If the kids were not so young—and if they had

Kelly and Noelle were sisters and looked almost the same, both incredibly beautiful. Liliana was like a finely carved statue of beauty, and then there were Linda and Eloise. One was sweet and charming, while the other was cool and aloof, like a regal ice queen.Tania blinked her eyes, "Aren't they lovely? I chose the bridesmaids' dresses." She let out a sigh, "I had hoped to be a bridesmaid too, such a shame!"Their happy chatter filled the house, and Noelle felt like the luckiest girl in the world. She turned to Kelly, her best bridesmaid, her eyes shining with thanks. "Kelly, I'm so grateful you're always here for me," Noelle said softly. Kelly grinned and gave her a gentle shoulder pat, "You don't have to thank me, Noelle. You're my sister and seeing you so happy with the right guy is all I could wish for."Linda, touched by their words, had teary eyes like she was the bride too. She dashed from the kitchen, lifted a cup, and laughed, "I feel like I've turned into your wedding pl

The wedding began on a day filled with laughter and joy. Outside the church, Noelle and her bridesmaids stood together, while inside, Charles eagerly awaited her, clutching a bouquet of roses.Tania stood with Rowena and Teresa, their laughter and chatter creating a joyful buzz. Meanwhile, Noelle's heart was racing, but she stayed cool as a cucumber, took a deep breath, and braced herself for the biggest moment of her life."Hey, have you guys heard that funny wedding joke that's going around?" Tania piped up suddenly. Everyone turned to look at her, eager to hear the joke. "So, there was this bride who asked her bridesmaid, 'Can I go without shoes today?' The bridesmaid was surprised and asked, 'Why would you go without shoes?' The bride giggled and said, 'Because I don't want my own steps to be too loud!'" Tania chuckled, and everyone laughed along.The church doors swung open, and Noelle's dad held her hand, guiding her slowly down the long aisle toward Charles, who stood waiti