Semua Bab The Cherished Wife: Bab 281 - Bab 290

Only then did Noelle react. "Wait! You've been off work for so long, but I haven't cooked!" She suddenly realized it and had a guilty look on her face. "Why didn't you remind me earlier? You've been busy all day, and I was at home doing nothing. You don't even get to come home to a hot meal!""Silly girl." Charles touched Noelle's face and pinched her cheek. "It's alright. Change your clothes, and I'll take you out for dinner. We can also pick out a gift for Grandpa.""Okay!" Noelle grabbed Charles's hand, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed the corner of his lips. "Then you change your clothes too. We'll head out!"Charles' eyes twinkled with amusement as he touched his lips and followed Noelle into the walk-in closet.Visiting Sebastian was indeed a bit of a hassle. It was not that Charles was afraid of anything, but the timing was a bit early. However, it was not a big deal.He never intended to keep their marriage a secret from everyone. Noelle had her reasons for wanting to ke

"Of course." Although unsure of Noelle's identity, the manager noticed how Charles was so protective of her. Charles had held her hand the entire time, indicating just how important she was.Hence, the manager led Charles and Noelle into a private room. Charles took off his suit jacket, and Noelle naturally took it and set it aside. She looked at Charles, "I thought you were going to take me over to meet them."Charles raised an eyebrow, "Do you want to meet them?"Noelle pressed her lips together but did not answer. Charles understood. "We won't meet them today. We'll wait for another opportunity to meet them formally. Besides, I haven't even seen Grandpa Sebastian and Grandpa Samuel yet!"His words carried deeper meaning and elevated Sebastian and Samuel in importance.Noelle felt touched and nodded. "Next time, then. Today isn't appropriate anyway."Charles ordered a few of Noelle's favorite dishes and then dismissed the manager. "I thought the same," he said.As for Peter an

Seeing Charles nod, Noelle understood. She then glanced at Ian's reaction and raised an eyebrow, saying, "So, Curio Corner is actually yours?"Charles laughed and gestured for Ronald and Ian to leave. After they left, he opened the painting and examined it. "Is it very strange?"Noelle pursed her lips and gave Charles a sideways glance. "So, the gift you gave my grandfather before was another one of your tricks?" Noelle could not quite describe her feelings; she was not exactly angry.Seeing that Charles seemed completely unbothered, she could not muster any real anger and simply asked, "Why aren't you saying anything?"Charles gave her a meaningful look. His long fingers brushed over the painting as he tapped it. "You walked into the shop yourself. I was planning to find another way, but you ended up going to Curio Corner." Charles chuckled."I've never minded what means I use, as long as the result is good." His eyes, which were filled with light, fell on Noelle. They were spark

After Noelle left with the thermos, Charles turned his gaze back to Sebastian's piercing eyes, which seemed capable of seeing through one's soul.Charles smiled calmly, unfazed by the intense scrutiny. How about a game of chess, sir?"Sebastian snorted but stood up nonetheless. "Fine. Let's go to the study."Charles followed Sebastian, his smile unwavering. Despite his age, Sebastian was still spry, moving with a youthful vigor. Once they reached the study, Charles easily found the chessboard and set it up, waiting for Sebastian to join him.Sebastian glanced at Charles. "Don't think that just because Noelle spoke up for you, I've forgiven you. Noelle is my granddaughter, and I know her temperament well.""You're right, sir," Charles replied, setting up the chess pieces. "I've always known of your skill in chess since our school days. How about you give me a two-piece advantage?""You wish!" Sebastian shot Charles a sideways glance. "Don't think I don't know what you're up to. Wh

Reflecting on it, Noelle realized that during her time with Xavier, they had never done anything truly intimate that couples usually did.She could not help but chuckle softly and shook her head, mocking herself for only now recognizing the issues in her relationship with Xavier after so long."What are you laughing at?" Charles noticed the melancholic expression on Noelle's face. With one hand on the steering wheel, he gently squeezed her hand with the other. "Not interested in watching the movie?"Noelle shook her head. "No, I just suddenly remembered some things from the past and realized how foolish I was before."Charles raised an eyebrow, immediately sensing Noelle's emotions. He patted the back of her hand. "There's no need to dwell on the past. Your present is much better."Noelle looked up, smiling softly. "Don't worry about me. I was just having a moment of reflection." She was very aware of her situation and feelings.She was much better now compared to before. "Are yo