The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 139



Charles curled his lips. "That's it? Two words? Just a simple thank you?"

"I said thank you very much. That's four words," Noelle replied before smiling. "Well, what else do you want?"

Charles raised an eyebrow. "It's no wonder you can't compete with her." He walked briskly to Noelle's side, took the bag from her hand, and quickly held her hand with his other.

Noelle was stunned. Her face was flushing as she said, "What are you doing? There are so many people watching. Let go of me!" She struggled but could not break free. She looked genuinely worried as she glanced around nervously.

Charles glanced at Noelle. Seeing her reaction, he lifted his eyebrows slightly. "Am I so embarrassing to be seen with?" Many women would love to walk with him, but this woman seemed to despise the idea.

Noelle laughed awkwardly. "It's not that. I'm just worried Winter hasn't gone far. If she finds out about our relationship, I'm afraid..."

"Afraid of what?"

paper tiger!" Charles did not regard Winter as a threat, so he could not

years. I know her well. Whatever I like, she'll take it away from me. It used to be dolls and toys, then boyfriends and even parental love. I

take me from you?" Charles' cool

moment. "No,

it. However, seeing Charles' slightly darkened expression, she realized she might have said the

a laugh and quickly clarified, "I didn't mean it like that. I know Winter could never take you from me. I know what kind of person

She continued, "You don't

family. They

my worst expectations.

finds out about us, our marriage won't stay a secret

best, she'll

think she can destroy me?" Charles laughed softly but seemed slightly cheered by Noelle's words. "Don't worry, your man isn't that