The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 178



Noelle ruffled her hair, feeling bashful after hearing Charles praise her. "Rowena taught me that. I think I've told you this before, but Rowena works as a reporter!"

"Indeed. You've got a wonderful friend!" Charles said as he nodded. "Alright, since you're awake, why don't you go wash up and give your friend a call? She was extremely worried about you last night!"

“Oh, right, I nearly forgot. Rowena must be worried sick!" Noelle said as she hurriedly tried to locate her phone. "Charles, have you seen my phone?" "It's on the bedside cab!" Charles rarely saw Noelle this flustered and could not help but shake his head as he said, "Don't panic. Who knows? She might not even be awake yet!"

Despite saying that, he did not stop Noelle. After taking a quick shower, he changed into some loungewear before heading downstairs.

It was only then that Noelle realized she must have spent the night in the same bed with Charles.

turned to the mirror on the vanity to take a quick look when she felt her lips stinging slightly. She got a fright when she looked at herself. Her lips were bright red

is it? Who dares awaken

displeasure, and that jerked Noelle out of her reverie as

immediately jolted awake and bounded up in bed as her eyes widened. "Damn it, girl, you finally called!

was still worried. "How are you?" "I'm alright!" Tears welled up in Noelle's eyes when she heard the worry in Rowena's voice. "Sorry for making you

are you only calling me now? I was so worried the entire night and only managed to

washed over Noelle when she heard Rowena say that. "I just woke up, too. Charles said you were worried

know I

that I'm fine now," Noelle said as she smiled. “Alright, given everything, shall we

"Sure!"

was already done making

way into Noelle's nose when she headed downstairs, and a glimmer