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.

when she felt her lips stinging slightly. She got a fright when she

the other end of the line. "Who is it? Who

low voice was tinged with immense displeasure, and that jerked Noelle out of her reverie as she answered, "Struck by lightning? The sun is already hanging high up in

as her eyes widened. "Damn it, girl, you finally called! Do you know how scared I was when you disappeared last

Charles had promised over and over again that Noelle would be alright, she was still worried. "How are you?" "I'm

you only calling me

she heard Rowena say that. "I

I'm awake now anyway But how did Charles manage to rescue you? Did you know I initially wanted to join them in their search, but Charles said

rescued either, but what matters is that I'm fine now," Noelle said as

"Sure!"

long talking on the phone that Charles was already done making breakfast by the time

into Noelle's nose when she headed downstairs,