The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 112

Chapter 112

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Noelle nodded, then hesitated and shook her head, which made Charles’s eyes twinkle with amusement. Well, what’s on your mind?”

Noelle fidgeted. “The friend I met today is called Rowena.”

Charles took the history book from Noelle. He was a bit surprised by her nervousness, and his fingers stopped for a second. He looked at her and grinned. “She must be a really good friend!”

Noelle nodded again. “We went to college together, but she moved to Afron for some stuff a few years back.” Noelle paused for a moment. “She just got back. We haven’t seen each other in so long, so…”

Charles nodded, showing he understood. “Why didn’t you guys talk more?”

“Wasn’t I supposed to bring you dinner? Uh, have you eaten yet?”

Charles paused, his long fingers wrapped around the book. He pressed his lips together and was quiet for a while.

saw his look, and her brow

small nod. “I’m not

mix of worry and annoyance. “You’ve got to take care of yourself. When I was little, I was super picky and skipped a lot of meals. I almost ended up

the book from Charles’s hands and put it back on the shelf. “Didn’t you

voice was usually too loud for the quiet Five Elements Residence, but today

trying to hide a smile.

the fridge. I’ll

turned to him, confused.

he said. Skipping one meal was

trouble at all. Just

watched Noelle walk away, feeling a

The Hoffman family!

completely forgotten about not eating

and the usual sharp look in

had been enjoying a barbecue meal, but Noelle thought it would be rude to give Charles the bits and pieces left over. Thus, she ordered a few extra dishes. By the time she was heading back, Charles had unexpectedly gone to visit

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back, she put the food in the fridge. Now,